6 Killed And Dozens İnjured İn Nigeria Suicide Bomb Attack

Scores of civilians including six suicide bombers died in various bombing incidents in Zabamari area of Maiduguri in northeastern Borno state, according to the Nigerian army.



Defence spokesman Chris Olukolade said in a statement on Saturday that the troops recovered a jeep full of improvised explosives devices and other weapons from Boko Haram militants whom Olukolade said launched the suicide attacks.



"A jeep full of Improvised Explosives Devises was among the weapons recovered by troops conducting cordon and search operations after suicide bombing attacks on Zabamari Muna near Maiduguri," said the statement.



"The jeep along with two Hilux vehicles being used by terrorists were destroyed in the course of pursuit and encounter with a group of terrorists trying to escape after simultaneous attacks on targets in the communities Thursday and Friday.



"A total of 6 suicide bombers had detonated themselves around the garage killing scores of people while some people were also wounded. A soldier also died."



He said military explosives ordinance experts, assisted by police bomb disposal units, are currently searching for any other bombs that may be hiding in the area.



"Meanwhile, all other offensive operations of counterterrorist campaign against terrorists continuing in various fronts. Additional deployment of men and equipment to enhance the scope of the mission both within the country and at borders is also continuing," the statement added. - Ankara