The Police in Borno State has alerted the public of the new trend of the Boko Haram terrorist group strapping young Fulani boys with IEDS for suicide purposes
A statement by Borno Command signed by DSP Victor Isuku, Public Relations Officer said, “On Saturday 15th July 2017, at about 10am, two boys, Gambo Bukar and Umar Bukar, aged 10 and 8yrs respectively, Fulani by tribe, of Dalti village in Jere LGA, outskirt of Maiduguri, went out for grazing at Baram and Tamsongamdu villages in Mafa LGA.
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“They came in contact with Boko Haram terrorists elements. Gambo Bukar was strapped with IED vest and set free.
“They returned home at about 4pm of same day and failed to disclose their encounter with the terrorists.
“In the process of unstrapping the vest, the IED exploded killing Gambo Bukar alone while Umar Bukar sustained injuries and was hospitalized.
“Scene was visited and the area rendered safe by police EOD team. Normalcy has since been restored to the area.”
DSP Victor Isuku.
PPRO Borno.
