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Boko Haram: 2 Female suicide bombers kill 22 people in Maiduguri


Rescuers say at least 22 people have been killed in the attack

An explossion caused by two female Boko Haram suicide bombers have claimed the lives of  22 people near Maiduguri, Borno.
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman who confirmed the incidence, in a statement on Wednesday 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”.

” 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,”he said.
The Army Spokesman commiserating with the families of the victims and reassured the public that the military would  hunt down the remnants of the sect while he called on the public to be security conscious and cooperate with security agencies.
“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”, he added.



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