In a statement released by the officials, two suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers struck early Friday in the town of Damboa, 70km away from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, killing six Muslim worshippers.
The attacks happened separately, the military said, and only the second bomber was able to hit his target, killing six people. The attacker also died.
Mr. Sani Usman, said the first bomber headed for the biggest mosque in the village, but was subdued by soldiers deployed there. His explosive went off and the bomber was the only casualty, bringing the death toll to eight, said the Army spokemen.
“The first suicide bomber targeted Damboa Central Mosque but due to stringent security measures, he could not gain entry. Obviously frustrated, he exploded and died near the Central Mosque.
“However, the second bomber veered off and gained entry into another smaller mosque and detonated the bomb, killing himself and 6 other worshippers and injuring one other person. The wounded has been evacuated to a hospital while efforts are on to clear the rubbles. Troops and other security agencies have been mobilised to the area.
