The Nigerian military has confirmed multiple bomb blasts in several parts
of Maiduguri, and killed those that attacked military formations in Geidam, Yobe State.
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, in a statement on Wednesday said there were triple suspected human borne Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) blasts on Tuesday evening at Ajilari,
Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State.
Usman said the explosives occurred at three minutes intervals and seven people were confirmed dead, including the three suicide terrorists, while 11 others sustained various degrees of injuries. He also informed that the troops of 5 Brigade ambushed the suspected Boko Haram terrorists that attacked military location and Geidam town
last week.
He said that the terrorists were ambushed while returning from an attack on Gajiram near Ngollom village.
“The troops killed 10 Boko Haram terrorists and wounded some. The
troops also recovered 1 anti aircraft gun, five AK 47 rifles, 1 Fabrique
Nationale rifle, two machine guns and light machine gun.
“Other weapons and equipment recovered include a Rocket Propel Grenade Tube, eight AK 47 rifle magazines, Toyota Landcruiser, two Belts of 7.62MM (NATO) with 150 and 180 rounds of ammunition
respectively,” he said. In a related development, Usman also confirmed that the troops on cordon and search operations at the general area of Enike Mosque,
Okene town, Kogi State were attacked by some suspected terrorists at about 5.30a.m. on Tuesday.
According to him, the troops responded and two of the attackers were killed. In addition, a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bomb and empty cases of expended ammunition were recovered. Unfortunately, he added, we lost a soldier, while another sustained
gunshot wounds. “The situation has been brought under control and people have been asked to go about their normal businesses in the town,” he assured.
Additionally, Usman said troops on patrol around Monguno have arrested one Abacha Kumjo a suspected Boko Haram fuel and logistics supplier. He was arrested with 20 litres of petrol neatly concealed in a black
polythene bag while trying to cross from Monguno to a terrorists camp.
He said the suspect siphoned the fuel from his Golf Wagon vehicle with registration number AA 175 MFA, Borno State.
The suspect is being interrogated further.
The DAPR called on the public to cooperate with security agencies, be more security conscious and report suspected persons or unusual movements to the security agencies. He said: “The fight against terrorism and insurgency is a collective
responsibility of all well meaning citizens.
“We should not allow these criminals to succeed in thwarting our
collective efforts of peaceful coexistence.
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