The Islamic State West Africa Province has claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing, which killed 26 travellers in Borno State.
According to a report by Reuters, the terrorist group claimed in a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Tuesday, April 29.
The Improvised Explosive Device, suspected to have been planted by the terrorists, detonated under a moving vehicle traveling from Kala-Balge to Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area.
The tragic incident occurred around noon on Monday when the vehicle, an Isuzu pickup van, ran over the IED near Furunduma village.
The spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, who confirmed the incident to Punch, said the explosion killed 26 people—including 16 men, four women, and six children.
“Earlier today at about noon, an Isuzu pickup van with registration number XA265KKU en route from Kala-Balge to Gamboru Ngala stepped on an IED around Furunduma village.
“The tragic incident led to the death of 26 persons—16 males, four females, and six children,” Daso said.
He added that the driver and two other victims sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The latest bombing comes just 16 days after a similar attack on the Maiduguri–Damboa Road claimed eight lives and left 11 others severely injured when a passenger bus struck an IED.
