A child suicide bomber, yesterday night blew herself up at Benisheikh, Borno State, killing no fewer than nine persons.
The suicide bomber, who was in the company of two other accomplices aged between 10 and 15, was spotted by ever vigilant Borno State Youth Empowerment Scheme (Civilian JTF).
However, it was gathered that while the Civilian JTF was in the process of screening the suspects, the carrier detonated the IED, leading to the death of 9 people, while 24 others sustained various degrees of injuries.
According to Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the security and emergency management agents have mobilized to the scene.
“The bodies have been evacuated and all those injured are receiving medical attention.
“The security agencies have intensified patrols and security checks in the area.
“While we condemn this dastardly act and commiserate with the families of these that lost their lives and the injured, it is pertinent to reiterate the need for more security consciousness and vigilance by all especially during the yuletide and New Year holidays”, Usman further stated.
The suicide bomber, who was in the company of two other accomplices aged between 10 and 15, was spotted by ever vigilant Borno State Youth Empowerment Scheme (Civilian JTF).
However, it was gathered that while the Civilian JTF was in the process of screening the suspects, the carrier detonated the IED, leading to the death of 9 people, while 24 others sustained various degrees of injuries.
According to Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the security and emergency management agents have mobilized to the scene.
“The bodies have been evacuated and all those injured are receiving medical attention.
“The security agencies have intensified patrols and security checks in the area.
“While we condemn this dastardly act and commiserate with the families of these that lost their lives and the injured, it is pertinent to reiterate the need for more security consciousness and vigilance by all especially during the yuletide and New Year holidays”, Usman further stated.
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