A suicide bomber has blown himself up while trying to attack and wreak havoc at Rumirgo Market in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attack was foiled on Friday morning by a gallant vigilante group member, the Army disclosed.
The suspected suicide bomber headed towards the Rumirgo market but was accosted by the ever vigilant and security conscious vigilante group
He however blew himself off during interrogation and died on the spot.
Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, in a statement shortly after the incident said that “The vigilante member sustained injuries and has been rushed to hospital for medical treatment by troops,”
“The situation is under control as people go about their normal businesses." he said.
"The Nigerian troops have been placed on maximum alert to forestall further attack.” he added.
The public is therefore alerted to remain vigilant and security conscious.
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