
It was confirmed today friday that
19 people died and 50 injured in a market in Meme after two suicide bombers detonated their bombs today friday in northern Cameroon.Two men walked into the market and blew themselves up,one of the officials based in northern Cameroon said,adding that the number of dead and injured is subject to change.There has so far been no official claim of responsibility for the attack,but officials pointed the finger at the Nigerian based Boko Haram,which has been blamed for a campaign of suicide attacks in neighboring countries Cameroon,Chad and Niger over the past year.Though the Nigerian troops of the 7 Division Garrison comprising of
112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces the day before yesterday carried out a joint clearance patrol on suspected Boko Haram terrorists locations at Kwaptara,Mijigete,Garin Boka,Mosole,Ngubdori,Ma'asa,Dukje and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama Local Government Areas of Borno State.The troops dscovered Boko Haram terrorists camp,patent medicine outfit and major market at Gulumba.Quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and several items were recovered.This includes 2 logistic trucks,
180 motorcycles,750 bicycles and various perishable and non-perishable items such as a
100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding machine.In addition,they also rescued
195 persons held hostages,recovered 300 cows,200 sheep and 30 goats rustled by the insurgents.The troops also recovered military items such as camouflage uniforms as well as rifle magazines and grenades.More photos below.
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