Testy Gossip Reports that At least 26 people have been confirmed dead following a deadly roadside bomb explosion in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, local officials and security sources have reported.
The incident occurred on Tuesday near a rural road linking Monguno to Maiduguri, the state capital, an area known for persistent attacks by insurgent groups. Victims included men, women, and children, many of whom were traveling in a civilian convoy when the device detonated.
Authorities suspect that the bomb was planted by militants linked to Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), both of which remain active in the region despite ongoing military operations.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy,” said a local government official who requested anonymity. “The victims were innocent travelers just trying to reach safety. We need more protection in these areas.”
Rescue operations were carried out by security forces and emergency responders, who recovered bodies and transported the injured to hospitals in Maiduguri. Security has since been tightened across key routes in the state.
The Nigerian military has yet to issue an official statement, but a security source confirmed that a search for the perpetrators is underway.
This attack marks one of the deadliest incidents in recent months, highlighting the continued threat posed by insurgent groups in Nigeria’s northeast.
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