2 bombers in failed mission at Mammy market
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the borno command of the nigerian police force said two female boko haram bombers died on wednesday night while attempting to infiltrate 333 artillery military hangout in maiduguri1 edet okon the police public relations officerppro disclosed this in a statement released today in maiduguri1 okon said that the first bomber was gunned down by soldiers while trying to buy a ticket to gain entrance into mammy market where soldiers socialise. the soldiers had shot her on suspicion she was a bomber1 the bomb exploded and killed the first bomber while the second bomber detonated her ied inside the tricycle. the driver of the tricycle fled the scene1 as a result of the explosions the two bombers died instantly while fifteen persons were injured and were rushed to the hospital for treatment1 meanwhile the scene of incident has been sanitised by a team of eod personnel and normalcy has been restored1 the commissioner of police borno state cp damian chukwu assures members of the public of the commitment of the force to continue to protect lives and properties at all times1 he also urged residents to be extra vigilant and to promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the police or other security agencies for necessary actions1