This evening, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, intercepted
and destroyed 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers at the
outskirts of Maiduguri city. Contrary to earlier media reports and
rumours flying around, 2 Boko Haram terrorists suspected suicide bombers
earlier intercepted by vigilant troops disclosed their colleagues intent
to enter the city with the aim of detonating bombs in selected public
places.
Consequently, the troops laid ambush on the terrorists
suspected routes along Damboa road and eliminated them. The suicide
bombers were intercepted in 3 different locations approaching the city;
Ajiri area towards Damboa road, High Court axis and the Eye Hospital
Area.
The Explosive Ordinance Device team have
been mobilized and they are combing the general a area as well
as clearing the debris. Normalcy has been restored to the
general area and the public are please advised to go about
their normal businesses and social activities. However, it is
important to maintain more vigilance and security consciousness.
Please kindly disseminate this information to the
public through your medium.
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