IED

IED event in Gombe, ASHAKA/ BAJOGA area, Nigeria on Tue 16th December 2014

16th December 2014

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A VBIED contained in a Honda Odyssey was detected at a VCP at ASHAKA/ BAJOGA Junction along POTISKUM Road when the driver (identified as Nuru FIKA) pretended his car was defective and needed pushing Upon searching the car a device consisting of 10 x cylinders was discovered. FIKA attempted to flee but was shot and unfortunately died in hospital. The device was made safe by NPF EOD

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Nigeria (NGA)

Gombe ( ASHAKA/ BAJOGA area )

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