Suicide bombers attack UNIMAID — second time in a week

Three male suicide bombers have attacked the University of Maiduguri, UNIMAID again.

The incident occurred on Thursday night when the suicide bombers strapped IEDs to their bodies and gained entry into the premises of the university, Channels TV reports.

In an attempt to enter the female hostels, they were intercepted by security operatives.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Borno State command, DSP Victor Isuku revealed this in a statement.

He noted that one of the bombers hurriedly detonated his IED vest, killing himself instantly.

While, the other two bombers detonated theirs near a construction site also within the proximity of the University premises, killing themselves alone.

Three university security personnel were reportedly injured.