A devastating bomb explosion occurred in Komala village along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road in Borno State, resulting in the deaths of four travelers and injuring 10 others.
The incident happened on Wednesday, June 25, at approximately 3:30 p.m. when a Suzuki pickup truck struck an improvised explosive device (IED).
The injured victims were rushed to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri for medical attention. ASP Nahum Daso, spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, confirmed the incident, stating, "Four persons died and 10 sustained various degrees of injuries."
The explosion caused significant traffic congestion, delaying movement for hours. A passenger described the scene, saying, "We met serious gridlock before we were able to pass."
This incident comes barely two months after a similar IED attack on the same route claimed eight lives and injured 11 others.
The area has been plagued by suspected Boko Haram terrorist activities, raising concerns about security in the region.
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