Suicide Bomber Killed In Failed Attack on Military Checkpoint In Gombe [CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGE]

What could have been a monumental disaster was averted yesterday when
a suicide bomber, who rammed his car, laden with Improvised Explosive
Device, IED, into a military check point in Bajoga, Gombe State,
failed to achieve his mission.
In an attempt to flee after the vehicle failed to detonate upon
hitting a military Amoured Personnel Carrier, APC, the suicide bomber
was felled by the gunfire of vigilant soldiers.
A statement posted on the Defence Headquarter's blog stated that the
explosives, which failed to detonate, have been evacuated and handed
to the police.
Meanwhile, security forces in Kano have raided the terrorists' hideout
in Nasarawa Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of bomb
making experts, who are already helping in the investigation into
activities of bombers lately.
The military authorities expressed the confidence that the efforts
will yield useful clues.
"Troops deployed in all locations of the counter terrorism campaign
have been directed to sustain the tempo of operations all through the
period of seasonal celebrations and ensure that the intention of
terrorists to attack civilian target while avoiding troops is duly
frustrated", the Defence Heaquarter said.