The Nigerian Army confirmed that two suicide bombers attacked a
mosque in Maiduguri early today killing 22 people and injuring 18.
An official of the Civilian-JTF, Alhaji Danbatta, who coordinated
the evacuation of victims, said the attack in Umarari Village, on the
outskirts of Maiduguri, occurred during early morning prayers.
Sani Usman, a Colonel and the spokesperson for the Army, said in a
statement that the first attack targeted a mosque while the second
occurred about 50 metres away, and few minutes later.
"This is to confirm that there were twin person-borne
improvised explosive attack carried out by two female carriers in
Ummarari village near Molai, outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno
State, this morning. Sadly, 22 people were killed and 18 others
sustained various degrees of injuries.
"Troops, security agents and care givers have been mobilized to
scene, while the wounded have been evacuated to Molai General Hospital
for treatment. The troops, security agents and the Civilian JTF have
secured the area and are combing the environment for possible clues.
"While we commiserate with the families of the victims of this
dastardly act, we wish to reassure the public that we would continue to
rout the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists wherever they may be
hiding. We will not rest on our oars until all those that masterminded
this latest heinous and other similar crimes are apprehended and brought
to justice.
"Meanwhile, we implore the members of the public to be more
security conscious, cooperate with the troops and security agencies.
They should also please report any suspicious persons, objects or
happenings to troops or security agencies at all times," the statement said.
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