The Nigerian Army says a female suicide bomber who was on the verge of causing havoc was neutralised by troops yesterday in Borno State.

According to a statement issued on Monday morning by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the suspect was seen approaching troops’ check point located at Kara Cattle market axis, Dikwa, towards Antul and Mukdala, Dikwa Local Government Area, of the state.

“She was challenged from afar by the vigilant duty sentry. She refused to stop, claiming to be coming from Monguno to see her parents in Dikwa.”

Upon suspicion that her movement was abnormal, troops shot at her and it turned out that she was carrying a “Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) which exploded with a loud bang, killing her instantly and causing minor injury on two soldiers and a Civilian JTF assisting them.”

The injured soldiers and the civilian, according to the Army Spokesman, have been treated and have continued with their duties.

“This incident has shown that there are a few of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists that are determined to carry out criminal acts to create panic and insecurity in some areas,” Col. Usman said.

He disclosed that “in a related development, there is also very reliable information that remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists now disguise or pretend to be mad men or women in order to gain access to some locations especially in Maiduguri.”

The Army warned: “Consequently, all should be very wary of any seemingly mentally unstable or mad men or women found wandering and report same.

“Therefore, it is imperative for all to be more security conscious and vigilant especially during the Eid festivities and public holidays.

“The public are further enjoined to report any suspicious persons or movement to the security agencies.

•Photo shows suicide bomber vest.

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