Vigilant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Saturday morning intercepted and neutralised a male suicide bomber at Madagali, Adamawa State, the Nigerian Army announced.

Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said in a statement: “The suicide bomber was spotted by a vigilant duty sentry attempting to infiltrate troops forward defensive line along Madagali-Limankara road.

“He was gunned down by the vigilant sentry as he failed to stop when halted.

“The accurate shot also detonated the Improvised Explosive Device vest and was blown into pieces.”

•Photo shows suicide bomber vest.

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