Suicide bomber dies after failed attemptto attack church in Gombe state

A suicide bomber was the only one to die
in a failed attempt to attack the
Evangelical Church of West Africa, ECWA
(pictured above), at Tudunwada in Gombe
state yesterday January 1st.
According to reports, the suicide bomber
arrived the church at about 8am in a
motorcycle and attempted to forcefully
drive into the premises which was parked
full of worshipers as the church was
holding its new year celebration service.
As he made to enter, the suicide bomber
was stopped by members of the church's
Boys Brigade stationed at the entrance of
the church for security purpose. The
bomb on him immediately exploded,
killing him and injuring 8 others who were
immediately rushed to the hospital for
medical attention.
This attack came barely 24hours after
two suicide bombers attempted to attack
the Army barracks in Gombe state on
New years eve. Reports say the suicide
bombers arrived the military check point
leading to the barracks at about 8pm and
in the course of waiting to be searched,
the bomb which was in a bag carried by
one of the suicide bombers blew up, killing
both of them instantly.