At least eight persons have been reported killed following the detonation of explosives on the Damboa-Maiduguri road in Borno State.
The explosive device, believed to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists, detonated on Saturday, leaving several other persons injured besides the dead.
Local sources, including a Facebook user Ibn Maigana, confirmed the attack and provided further details about the dangers that have long plagued residents of the area.
Maigana expressed his grief on social media, writing: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raju’un. The road to my hometown, Damboa Local Government Area in Borno, has been dangerous and one of the riskiest roads in the country for years now. We’ve lost exceptional military staff and residents to the criminal elements called Boko Haram.”
He went on to describe the devastating effects of the attack, stating, “And today, they planted explosives that claimed the lives of eight innocent individuals on the Maiduguri-Damboa road. This further justifies the call for the intensification of security measures to protect the lives and properties of the citizenry. May Allah protect us from being victimized by ungodly elements and rest the souls of the deceased.”
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Another user on X, @OffucialAzzaki, also confirmed the attack, noting, “A bomb blast has just occurred along Damboa road to Maiduguri. Sadly, 8 lives were lost, and several others have been taken to the hospital with injuries. Please pray for the victims.”
When reached for comment, Borno State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso Kenneth, stated that he was in the process of gathering more information about the incident.
This attack comes amid growing concerns over Boko Haram’s increasing control in the region.
