Female Suicide Bomber Blown Into Pieces While Trying to Attack Military Location in Borno State (Very Graphic Photos)

A female suicide bomber was blown into pieces after she attempted to detonate a bomb at a military location. Two other suicide bombers were also shot dead by the Nigerian army.

According to Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, it was the the observant vigilantes that alerted the army of the danger.

The statement reads:

 “Today, Thursday 6th October 2016, at about 12.25pm, 3 female suicide bombers attempted to attack a military location at Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. 

“The suicide bombers who came through Pulka axis were sighted by members of vigilante from a distance and alerted the troops about the impending catastrophe. The very observant vigilante also noted that the women looked suspicious; walking awkwardly with bulging hijab and distinct from other female farmers.

“When the suicide bombers noticed that they were being observed, they hurriedly ran towards troops aiming to detonate it on them. The troops neutralized 2 of the female suicide bombers, while the other ran back into the bush but was pursued. Unfortunately, a soldier sustained injuries due to the impact of the explosion. The wounded soldier is currently receiving treatment at a military medical centre and he is in stable condition.” 

See the photos here.