Fresh Suicide Attacks Kill 6, Injure 16 In Borno

Six persons including four suicide bombers were yesterday confirmed dead while 16 persons sustained various degrees of injuries in fresh suicide attacks In Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
According to the zonal Director Northeast, National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA) , Mohammed Kanar, the four suicide bombers killed themselves and two innocent men when they detonated the IED strapped to their bodies at Usmanti, along muna Garage road at about 1:15pm.
“ 16 persons who got injured were administered with first aid by rescue workers before being transported to the state specialist hospital and University Of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for medical attention ,” he said.
Confirming the incident, the Borno State Police Public Relations
Officer, DSP Victor Isuku said there was foiled suicide bomb incident at Alkumi village in Muna general area at about 01:30hrs.
“ I can confirm there was a foiled suicide bomb incident at Alkumi village in Muna general area. Details to follow shortly.