Attempts by yet-to-be-identified person to carry improvised explosive devices, IED, into Mogadishu Barracks, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory and cause havoc, yesterday, failed as vigilant military police and intelligence personnel prevented the carrier from entering the facility.
Consequently, the IED exploded as the military personnel who were suspicious of the load the carrier was carrying directed him to move away from the military checkpoint far off, close to the bridge bypass. Sources told Vanguard that it was seconds after, that the IED exploded killing the carrier and injuring two unfortunate victims who were taken to the hospital in a military facility for treatment. At press time yesterday, the Nigerian military had yet to issue a statement regarding the explosion
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Source: Vanguard News
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