Military Confirms Killing Of 2 Two Suicide Bombers In Borno, Yola Explosion

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines Friday, June 5th, 2015

By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – The Defence Headquarters has informed that two suicide bombers have been killed alongside other terrorists as troops repelled, as a band of terrorist which attacked Shetimari in Borno State yesterday (Thursday) evening.

In a post Friday, Defence indicated over 12 rifles and 1 machine gun were recovered from the terrorists group as the attack was repelled, as well as rocket propelled grenades and some bombs.

“Troops conducting mopping up operation are still combing the area while others are in pursuit of those who are on the run. Incidents of suicide bomb attacks were also recorded in Jimeta Yola and Maiduguri yesterday evening. Details are still forthcoming” the post confirmed.

Meanwhile, Military revealed that the offensive operations in Sambisa and other forest enclaves of the terrorists were still in progress, with intelligence activities, aerial surveillance and highly coordinated air bombardment backed by ground assaults.