A suicide bomber was today killed at a military checkpoint in Gombe after a failed attempt to detonate explosives he stripped to his body.
The Defence Headquarters which confirmed the incidence also stated that a two bomb-making experts were nabbed in Kano.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade, disclosed that the botched suicide mission took place in Bajoga.
The statement said: “A suicide bomber who rammed into a military check point in Bajoga, Gombe State yesterday, failed to achieve his mission.
“His attempt to escape also failed as he was brought down by vigilant soldiers when he tried to flee after hitting a military Armoured Personnel Carrier with his IED laden Honda car.
“The explosives which failed to detonate have been evacuated and handed to the police.”
The DHQ also confirmed the arrest of two bomb-making experts in Kano.
It added: “Also in Kano, security forces have raided the terrorists’ hideout in Nasarawa Local Government Area leading to the arrest of bomb making experts who are already helping in the investigation into activities of bombers lately. Officers believe that the efforts will yield useful clues.
“Troops deployed in all locations of the counter terrorism campaign have been directed to sustain the tempo of operations all through the period of seasonal celebrations and ensure that the intention of terrorists to attack civilian targets while avoiding troops is duly frustrated.”
