Attacks In Borno Suicide Bomber Detonate Outside Legislator’s House

There was fierce fighting, yesterday, between the Nigerian troops and Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.. The latest attack came barely a week after the insurgents tried to take over the state capital from the Damaturu-Jimtilo axis. 
The insurgents were stopped from taking over the city by youths otherwise known as the Civilian JTF, and other residents who risked their lives by coming out in large numbers to assist troops in repelling the invaders.  

Meantime, a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the house of a legislator in Potiskum, Yobe State, yesterday, killing 10 people, security sources said. The bomber walked up to the house of a member of the House of Representatives and PDP candidate for the same position in the forthcoming elections, Sabo Garbu, before detonating the explosives. 

A bus stopped outside Garbu’s home and dropped off the attacker before speeding off, the sources further said. Also, suspected suicide bombers who disguised as women were arrested in Yola, Adamawa State, last night. The incident happened barely few hours ahead of the presidential campaign visit to Yola by the APC flag bearer Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) scheduled for today. The suspects were nabbed by the military at the ever busy Mubi roundabout in the state capital. This came as three soldiers were killed when the Islamist group attacked a Chadian army contingent in northern Cameroon, the Chadian military said.