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DHQ: Suicide-Bomb Attack Foiled In Damaturu

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PRESS RELEASE
Suicide-Bomb Attack Foiled in Damaturu
… A Suicide-Bomber Arrested
An attack by a suicide bomber operating in 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.
The recovered materials are in the custody of the Joint Taskforce Headquarters in Damaturu.
The police anti-bomb squad has safely detonated the explosive.
CHRIS  OLUKOLADE
Major General
Director Defence Information/Coordinator
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  1. Comr john

    2014/05/04 at 4:03 pm

    Before the arrest @d command gate where there not check points, wat are the forcemen doing @d various check points? DHQ need 2wake our security operatives @various checkpoints 2be proactive cos their errors are costly 2d nation.

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