The Nigeria Police Force reports foiling a suicide bomb attack in Kano City at about 1pm, Sunday, July 27, 2014.
The attack was targetted at the North-West University in Kano and the gallantry of Nigerian policemen on duty averted what would have been a tragedy.
The attack was to be carried out by a female suicide bomber who killed herself in the botched attack. Five policemen who isolated her sustained minor injuries.
The Force took to social media platform, Twitter to announce the news. See tweets below.
ANOTHER FOILED BOMB ATTACK #KANO: Policemen on duty at North-West University, Kano 1pm today averted bomb attack on the school #NPFalert 1/2
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) July 27, 2014
Only female suicide bomber killed, 5 policemen who isolated her sustained minor injuries. Citizen are advised to be vigilant #NPFalert 2/2
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) July 27, 2014