Tragedy hit Borno State on Saturday as a deadly roadside bomb blast claimed the lives of at least three people and left several others severely injured along the Maiduguri–Damboa highway. The explosive device, reportedly planted by Boko Haram insurgents, detonated early in the morning as civilian vehicles moved along the troubled route.
According to security sources who spoke anonymously, the improvised explosive device (IED) was buried beneath the road and activated remotely as multiple passenger vehicles passed through the area.
“A tragic blast rocked the Maiduguri–Damboa road today. We lost three lives and many others are battling serious injuries,” a security officer confirmed.
The attack bears the signature of Boko Haram’s ongoing strategy of using IEDs to target civilian and government vehicles in northeastern Nigeria. The Maiduguri–Damboa corridor has been a persistent hotspot for such terrorist ambushes, often resulting in mass casualties.
Just a week ago, two education officers with the Damboa Local Government Education Authority were killed in a similar IED attack on the same highway—highlighting the growing insecurity in the region.
Meanwhile, military forces have continued intensified offensives against insurgent hideouts in the Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas, as part of broader efforts to restore peace to Borno State.
As of press time, the identities of the deceased have not been officially released. Emergency responders and families are working to manage the aftermath of the attack.
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