Army Averts Bomb Explosion In Maiduguri, Arrests 2

Forum 7 years ago

Army Averts Bomb Explosion In Maiduguri, Arrests 2

The Nigerian Army has said it averted a bomb blast in Maiduguri after detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Gomari, Maiduguri.

Col. Sani Usman, the Acting Director Army Public Relations, made this known in a statement in Maiduguri, said that the incident took place on Wednesday.

"Troops of 7 Division recovered and successfully detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists that came in a tricycle in Gomari, Maiduguri, on Wednesday in conjunction with Nigeria Police Explosive Ordinance Device team.
"The development has necessitated the call for more vigilance and security consciousness on the part of everyone, especially the residents of Maiduguri and its environs.
"The fight against the menace of Boko Haram terrorists is a collective responsibility that requires positive contribution from all citizenry.
"People should please be wary of suspicious persons or objects and report same to the nearest security agency or post," he said.