BY ANDREW AJIJAH, JOS
The Nigerian Army has announced the death of a soldier who died during the recent multiple bomb blast in Gwazo town of Borno state, north east Nigeria killing 20 persons.
A press release issued by the Army
Director Defence Media Operations
Major General Edward Buba,
made the disclosure
on behalf of the
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, officers and members of the armed forces.
“The third explosion targeted the troops enforcing the curfew. The troops were attacked from behind by a third lady strapped with IED vest. The explosion
killed a soldier and two members of hybrid forces.”
Kakaakireporters
Obtained the piece Tuesday in Jos.
Major General Buba added that “on the whole, 20 persons were killed while 52 sustained various degree of injuries and receiving treatment.”
It will be recall that the bombers who were identified all as females, detonated several explosive devices at different locations in Gwoza last Saturday.
The Nigerian Army however reported that the fourth incident was averted when the suspect was identified early enough and she detonated the bomb prematurely whereby she became the only casualty.
The press text cautioned citizens to be more vigilant
“Given that we are in a state of war, it must be recognized that this despicable act is a response to recent successes in ongoing military operations. Indeed, our recent operations has decapitated the leadership of the terrorists, depleted their resources, reduced their support base and reduced their influence.”
It pledged protecting lawful citizenry “the military is aware that in this phase of their ending life-cycle, the terrorist are desperate to attract attention, bolster relevancy, mobilise new recruits, reduce support for the armed forces and reduce support for the government.”