The Borno State Police Command confirmed the attack, with spokesperson ASP Nahum Daso stating that the injured victims had been rushed to the state Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri for treatment. “I confirm that the incident happened. Four persons died and 10 sustained various degrees of injuries. They have been taken to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri,” he said.
The explosion caused a major gridlock, delaying movement for hours. A passenger who witnessed the incident said, “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. Authorities are investigating the recurrence of deadly IEDs on the busy Maiduguri-Damboa corridor.
The attack is a grim reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for continued vigilance and efforts to prevent such incidents. The police and other security agencies are working to apprehend those responsible for the attack and bring them to justice.
