An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) has exploded killing a suicide bomber and injuring two persons in Biu Local Government Area of Borno state.
The state command’s spokesperson ASP Daso Nahum, disclosed this on Monday, saying the incident occurred at about 8pm on Sunday, when the Muslim faithful were observing their Isha’i (night) prayers.
”The male suicide bomber, who was suspected to be heading to the mosque, detonated the IED close to the roundabout, killing himself.
“Two passersby who were wounded by the explosive were immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment.
“A combined team of security personnel were immediately deployed to the scene of the incident to restore normalcy,” he said.
The spokesperson urged the people to heighten their level of vigilance especially during this period of Ramadan when most Muslim faithful are observing late night prayers.
“People should make sure that they are vigilant and should not hesitate to report any suspicious moves to the security agencies,” he said.
