Suicide bomber kills 9, injures 24 others in Borno

A child suicide bomber blew herself up killing nine people and injured twenty four  others on Sunday night December 20 at Benisheikh, Borno State. The blast which occurred at about 8:30 p.m is believed to have been carried out by 3 youths aged from 10 to 15.

The attack came a day after the army killed more than 20 insurgents in Borno after an attack on the town of Buratai.

According to Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the security and emergency management agents have mobilized to the scene.

He said. ''The bodies have been evacuated and all those injured are receiving medical attention. The security agencies have intensified patrols and security checks in the area. While we condemn this dastardly act and commiserate with the families of these that lost their lives and the injured, it is pertinent to reiterate the need for more security consciousness and vigilance by all especially during the yuletide and New Year holidays.''