ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of 22 people in the latest explosive attacks near Maiduguri, Borno State by two female carriers suspected to be linked to the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT).
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, in a statement on Wednesday confirmed “that there were twin Person-borne improvised explosive attack carried out by two female carriers in Ummarari village near Molai, outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State”, on Wednesday morning.
According to Usman, the first attack targeted a mosque, while the second blast about 50 metres away, a few minutes later.
“Sadly, 22 people were killed and 18 others sustained various degrees of injuries. Troops, security agents and care-givers have been mobilised to scene, while the wounded have been evacuated to Molai General Hospital for treatment.
The troops, security agents and the Civilian JTF have secured the area and are combing the environment for possible clues,” he said.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”70560″]
The Army spokesman while commiserating with the families of the victims of the attack, reassured the public that the military would continue to rout the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists wherever they may be hiding.
“We will not rest on our oars until all those that masterminded this latest heinous and other similar crimes are apprehended and brought to justice”, he added.
Usman, however, implored the members of the public to be more security conscious, cooperate with the troops and security agencies.
“They should also please report any suspicious persons, objects or happenings to troops or security agencies at all times,”he urged.
