Soldiers, Civillian-JTF avert suicide bomb attack at Maiduguri mosque

Soldiers, Civillian-JTF avert suicide bomb attack at Maiduguri mosque 

BY ABDULKAREEM HARUNA, Abuja 

Soldier at the 7 Division Nigeria Army alongside the supporting operatives of the  Civilian-JTF had Wednesday averted what would have been another bloody attack when they foiled an attempt by a suicide bomber to blow himself up at a crowded mosque, officials said. 

The suicide bombs was targeting a crowded mosque at the time Muslim worshippers gathered for the early morning prayers. 

Spokesman of the Nigeria Army, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said the restrained bomber got himself killed and injured five innocent persons. 

"The terrorist carrying Improvised Explosive Device (IED), attempted to attack worshippers at Sulaimanti mosque during early morning prayer", said Colonel Usman

"He was however prevented from gaining access to the mosque. Unfortunately, 5 civilians sustained injuries during the failed attempt. A team of Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) have successfully detonated the remaining IEDs and combed the area. 

"The injured had since been evacuated to the hospital while troops and security agents have intensified patrol within the general area. 

"The Acting General Officer Commanding  7 Division, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu has also visited the community shortly after the incident. He commiserate with them and reminded them of their civic responsibility to arrest or report suspected persons who usually reconnoitre their domain before carrying out suicide attacks and reassure them of the military and security agencies' commitment to their safety and security".