No fewer than 26 people lost their lives, with three others
sustaining injuries, following an improvised explosive device (IED) detonation
along the Rann–Kala Balge–Gamboru Ngala highway in Borno.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency
publication focused on the Lake Chad region, several civilian vehicles
travelling from Rann in Kala Balge LGA ran into a series of hidden explosives.
Makama said the incident occurred on Monday after the convoy
veered into a zone where the IEDs had been strategically placed.
The publication said the IEDs were triggered by the movement
of vehicles, adding that emergency personnel were swiftly deployed to evacuate
victims and administer first aid.
“Security forces have since cordoned off the affected route
and commenced clearance operations to ensure safety and prevent a repeat of the
incident” the report said.
“Those injured have been transferred to nearby hospitals
where they are currently receiving medical attention.”
Last week, Mohammed Badaru, minister of defence, said
President Bola Tinubu is committed to addressing the growing security
challenges in Borno state.
The minister spoke about the administration’s commitment to
meeting all operational needs of the troops to enhance security in the region.
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