- Incident: A bus stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to be planted by Boko Haram terrorists along the Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu federal road.
- Casualties: At least 8 people, including the driver, were killed, and several others sustained serious injuries.
- Location: The incident occurred near Gidan Kaji (Poultry House) in Konduga Local Government Area.
- Response: The injured were evacuated and admitted to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri, where Governor Babagana Zulum ordered free treatment for them.
- Controversy: A former Borno Commissioner, Yerima Lawan Kareto, criticized the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, for claiming Borno is safe despite renewed Boko Haram attacks, and invited the minister to visit Borno to see the situation firsthand.
A devastating explosion occurred along the Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu federal road in Borno State when a bus stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to be planted by Boko Haram terrorists. The incident, which took place near Gidan Kaji (Poultry House) in Konduga Local Government Area, resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, including the driver, while several others sustained serious injuries.
The injured were promptly evacuated and admitted to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri, where Governor Babagana Zulum ordered free treatment for them. The governor’s gesture aimed to provide relief to the victims and their families during this challenging time.
This incident has sparked controversy, with a former Borno Commissioner, Yerima Lawan Kareto, criticizing the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, for claiming that Borno is safe despite renewed Boko Haram attacks. Kareto invited the minister to visit Borno to witness the situation firsthand, emphasizing the need for accurate information and understanding of the security challenges in the region.
