Suicide-bomb Attack Foiled In Damaturu, Bomber Arrested - Politic

A pickup vehicle laden with IEDs was this morning foiled in Damaturu, the Yobe State Capital. The target of the attack was ‘A’ Division of Police Command situated by the main round about in the heart of the town.

The attempt was however foiled as the culprit was arrested by the police personnel on duty. A total of 6 already constructed turbine containers loaded with explosives as well as 20 liters of petrol and 11 bags of beans chaff have been recovered from the scene. Other items recovered included video and electronic recording facilities.

The police anti-bomb squad has safely detonated the explosive.

CHRIS OLUKOLADE
Major General
Director Defence Information/Coordinator

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