Boko Haram News Update in Nigeria
Bomb Planted By Boko Haram Near Military Checkpoint Exploded, Soldier & 4 Others Killed
May 29, 2016 – Bomb Planted By Boko Haram Near Military Checkpoint Exploded, Killing Soldier & 4 Others
The Nigerian Army on Sunday confirmed the killing of four persons after a tricycle stepped on an explosive in Biu, Borno State.
Col. Sani Usman the Acting Army Director of Information disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri.
“At about 8.15am today a tricycle, known as “Keke NAPEP” unknowingly stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), close to a military checkpoint on Biu-Damboa road.
“Unfortunately, the IED exploded instantly killing four persons comprising a woman with her baby and two other male adults.
“Three other persons were injured, including a soldier, and they were immediately evacuated to Biu General Hospital.
“We regret to state that the injured soldier also died at the hospital,’’ Usman said.
He said the area had been cordoned off and Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) team from Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Buratai was mobilised to carry out further search of the area.
Usman said preliminary investigations showed that the IED was buried long time ago undetected.
“We commiserate with the families of the victims of this sad incident.
“This unfortunate development has brought to the fore, the need for more security consciousness and vigilance among all.’’
He reiterated the determination of the military to see to the end of Boko Haram terrorists wherever they might be hiding.
“We want to use this opportunity to solicit for more cooperation from the members of the public to enable us succeed in the fight against the remnants of these criminal elements.’’
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Maryf
May 29, 2016 at 7:14 PM
RIP to them. BH are already dead rats. God is already dealing with them
sola olaniyi
May 29, 2016 at 7:46 PM
Not again..God please help us in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria
buzu-k
May 29, 2016 at 10:19 PM
i thought army chief said they have defeated boko haram technically,and dat army has taken over sambisa forest,infact dat there is nothing like boko haram again in nigeria,then what is happening now?everytin abt dis APC government is scan they too d lie tufiakwa!. may d soul of d departed rest in peace amen!.and to my fellow civilians jst be security conscious bcus their is no security in naija.
fifelomo
May 29, 2016 at 11:06 PM
What a sad occurrence! Rip to the dead.
D Hunter
May 30, 2016 at 6:09 AM
Its shameful that a whole Military check point do not have any dectective gardget to further prevent this wastage of lives. Its really shameful and sad. So many RIPs in this con3.
I take a stroll…
sharon stone
May 30, 2016 at 8:01 PM
r.i.p to the dead