Suicide Bomber Attacks Sabon Gari Market as tragedy was also averted in Ibadan

An explosion has reportedly rocked the market of Sabon Gari, Damboa, Borno state, today, August 11.

Based on the information reported initially, the the attack was launched by a suicide bomber. Many people are feared dead. More details are yet to be provided on the matter.

UPDATED:

According to Sahara Reporters, a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Babagana Iliya, said the device had been planted, but there was no suicide bomber:

“We heard loud explosions at about 01:35pm. When we arrived there people had scattered, it was not suicide bombers but it [the bomb] was planted at the center of the market.”



Recall that only two days ago Boko Haram insurgents killed four and abducted two people on the Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu highway.

Meanwhile yesterday the Nigerian police managed to avert tragedy in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, where suspected Boko Haram terrorists had planted explosives.