TERRORISM; 2 SUICIDE BOMBERS KILLED IN FAILED IDP CAMP ATTACK-POLICE

IGP Ibrahim Idris

Borno State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday said two Boko Haram suicide bombers were killed in a failed attempt to attack displaced persons camps and University of Maiduguri.

The police made this known in a statement signed by DSP Victor Isuku, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO).

Isuku said the suicide bombers were killed by security operatives before they hit their targets.

"On Sunday at about 2115hrs, a suspected female Boko Haram terrorist, took advantage of the darkness of night and attempted to gain access into Dalori 2 IDPs camp through the rear perimeter fence.

"Fortunately, she was sighted by vigilant security personnel on duty and chased.

"In an attempt to escape arrest, she hurriedly detonated the IED strapped to her body, killing herself alone.

"The impact of the explosion destroyed a portion of the IDP camp fence.

"In the early hours of today (Monday) at about 0400hrs, a male suicide bomber attempted to gain entry into the premises of University of Maiduguri.

"On sighting the presence of security personnel deployed to the University on duty, he hurriedly detonated his IED, killing himself alone near the BOT building," he said.