See What Army Did To 3 Female Suicide Bombers, Foil Bomb Attack(photos)

– Three female bombers were killed by soldiers in Monguno, Borno state

– The suicide bombers were preparing to attack Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Three female Boko Haram terrorist suicide bombers were gunned down by Nigerian troops at about 6.15am on Monday, July 4.

Troops avert suicide bomb attack in Monguno

According to a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, acting director army public relations, they were killed while trying to attack innocent Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fetching water at a borehole located about 3 kilometres, outskirt of Monguno town along Marte road.

Troops avert suicide bomb attack in Monguno

The statement reads: “Our vigilant troops detected and gunned them down, killing both instantly.

“Unfortunately, the explosive they were strapped with exploded and injured 2 civilians nearby. The injured persons have been evacuated and are receiving medical attention at the 8 Task Force Division’s medical facility.

“However, the third suicide bomber that followed a different route, detonated some distance before troops deployment along the same road at about 7.10am.”

According to him, the area has been cordoned off by the troops and restriction of movement into Monguno has been imposed.