Twin suicide bombers linked to the Boko Haram sect attacked
a mosque in Gwoza, Borno state, on Sunday, killing a 12-year-old child and
leaving many people injured.
A security source, who disclosed this, said the
suicide bombers forced their way into the mosque while prayer was ongoing.
The source said before some persons in the neighbourhood
raised the alarm, the attackers had already gained entry into the mosque.
The incident happened at Guduf Nagadiyo in Bulabaulin,
Gwoza. Soldiers from 192 battalion of the Nigerian Army later cordoned off the
mosque.
A resident said the suicide bombers might have infiltrated
the town during a wedding which held at the palace of the emir of Gwoza on
Saturday.
Borno has been the worst hit in the resurgence of Boko Haram
attacks in the north-east. Many villages along Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Borno
have been attacked by Boko Haram insurgents.
In a statement on Sunday,
Aminu Iliyasu, media coordinator of army operations, said many attacks
on civilian targets in Borno have been foiled.
“Troops have resolved to sustain efforts until all the
remnants of the Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province insurgents are
completely wiped out,” he said.
Iliyasu said last week, troops of 3 battalion deployed in
Gamborou-Ngala local government area of Borno, had on repelled a Boko Haram
attack on Ngala community.
According to him, the insurgents sneaked into the peaceful
community in five gun trucks, motorcycles and a number of “foot soldiers”.
“They used a farm as cover with the heinous intent to
unleash one of the most devastating terror attacks in recent times.
“Fortunately for the residents, the vigilant troops responded swiftly, engaging
the criminals with overwhelming superior firepower, thereby forcing them to
beat a hasty retreat in complete disarray,” he said.
“During the ensuing pursuit and exploitation embarked upon
by the troops, one Boko Haram criminal suicide truck driver strapped with a
suicide vest was neutralised. Items captured during the encounter include one
AK 47 Rifle, one FN Rifle, one motorcycle and one heavily laden Vehicle Borne
Improvised Explosive Device with deadly explosive materials.”
Iliyasu added that on Friday, troops of the same battalion
deployed in Ngala bridge repelled another Boko Haram attack on their location.
He disclosed that the insurgents were engaged by the troops
and inflicted heavy casualty on both their men and equipment.
He said two of the three gun trucks belonging to the
insurgents were captured at the end of the encounter.
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