Suicide Bomber kills 3 Nigeria's secret servicemen

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Nigeria intelligence agency, the State Security Service (SSS) has confirmed that three lives were lost in a suicide bomb attack launched on its Damaturu, Yobe State office on Christmas day by the deadly fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram.

This was revealed in a statement issued this evening in Abuja by Ms. Marilyn Ogar, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, SSS.

Ogar also said an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) stationed at its state command was also destroyed in the attack which it said coincided with a security meeting.

The SSS Spokesperson revealed that the bomber also attempted infiltrating the convoy of the Commanding Officer of the 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State , Col. Dairy Abdulsalam but was stopped by some vigilant security aides of the Officer.
The full text of the statement reads: “On 25th December, 2011, about 1245 hours, the Yobe State Command Headquarters of the Department of State Services, Damaturu was attacked by a lone suicide bomber. The incident occurred as the convoy of the Commanding Officer of the 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State , Dahiru ABDULSALAM ( Col. ) was driving into the Headquarters complex for a security meeting.

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“The suicide bomber attempted to force his way into the convoy but was stopped by vigilant guards. However, upon collusion with the gate, the impact resulted in an explosion. “Consequently, the following casualties were recorded: i. three (3) Service personnel died; ii. the suicide bomber was killed; iii. one (1) person was injured; and iv. an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) stationed at the gate was destroyed.

“These attacks, no doubt are reactions to the on-going operations by the security agencies to contain the excesses of terrorists who continue to wreak havoc on the public.

“The attacks will in no way deter Security agencies from securing the lives and property of Nigerians and riding the society of criminals.

“Accordingly, members of the public are hereby implored to report suspicious movements within their localities to the nearest law enforcement agency in the overall effort to rid our Nation of these undesirable elements.”

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