Tragedy struck in Borno State on Friday night, June 20, 2025, when a suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated an explosive at a crowded fish market in Konduga Local Government Area, killing at least 10 people.
The attacker, reportedly disguised as a civilian shopper, infiltrated the busy market before unleashing the devastating explosion, which also left seven others injured.
The attack was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the incident via a post on X (formerly Twitter). “The suicide bomber also died in the blast,” Makama wrote.
He added that Nigerian Army troops and emergency responders were quickly deployed to the scene to assist victims and secure the area. Those injured were immediately evacuated to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.
Security forces have since cordoned off the market to prevent further attacks, and investigations are underway to identify any potential accomplices or additional threats in the region.
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This attack is the latest in a series of assaults attributed to Boko Haram, an extremist group responsible for years of violence and displacement in northeast Nigeria. The incident has renewed public fear and calls for enhanced security measures in vulnerable rural communities.
Residents and marketgoers described the chaos that erupted after the blast. “We were buying fish when everything went dark and loud. People were screaming and running,” one survivor told local press.
The federal government has yet to release an official statement on the attack, but military presence has reportedly been reinforced across Konduga and its surroundings.
This bombing underscores the persistent threat of terrorism in Borno despite years of counterinsurgency efforts. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
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