Scores perish after suicide bomber explodes in Borno state

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Scores of residents have perished in Borno state as a female suicide bomber carrying Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) exploded in front of a football viewing centre in Konduga council area of Borno state.

Reliable sources, told this reporter that the device exploded Friday at about 9pm at the tashan kifi, sabon gari entry point, of the headquarters of Konduga council area of Borno State.
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While another humanitarian source who also preferred anonymity said that as at 9pm Nigerian time friday night, 11 people were dead from the instant impact.

Another military source however posited that about 24 residents may have been sent to the great beyond as at first light of Saturday.

Many others were injured and subsequently rushed to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri about 37 km from the scene of the blast.

“As at the time of writing this report, security operatives had been deployed to the area as health workers were seen trying to offer help to non critically injured victims.” Said our source.

It’s over a year that a suicide bomber exploded any device in Maiduguri or Konduga council area.

Yesterday’s device however was reportedly carried and detonated by a female suicide bomber who also perished in the explosion.

About 30 others were said to have sustained severe injuries from the immediate impact of the explosion which is why figures may change as the situation develops.

No details have been provided by the military or the government as at the time of writing this report.

Scores perish after suicide bomber explodes in Borno state

Security forces rescue kidnapped 67-year-old man in bauchi, kill suspect

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forced in Bauchi have rescued a 67-year-old man, Hardo Bappayo, who was kidnapped by armed men in Hardawa Village, Alkaleri Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama gathered that Bappayo, a Fulani by tribe, was abducted from his home by eight armed gunmen at about 11:00 p.m. on June 19, 2025, in the presence of his family members.

Following a distress report, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit launched a swift rescue operation and traced the kidnappers to their hideout at Binshiki Hills.

In the ensuing gun duel, one of the suspects was neutralised while others fled. Two locally made rifles were recovered at the scene.

The victim was rescued unhurt at about 9:30 a.m. the following day and is currently undergoing medical checks and debriefing.

Security forces rescue kidnapped 67-year-old man in bauchi, kill suspect

Man stabbed to death over grass dispute in Yobe, youths burn houses in reprisal

By: Zagazola Makama

A 32-year-old man, Goni Umbadu, has been killed during a fight over suspected grass theft in Saleri Village, Yunusari Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama gathered from sources that the incident occurred on June 20, 2025.

According to the sources, the deceased had confronted one Haruna Mai Pampy over the alleged theft of grass meant for animal feed, leading to a violent altercation in which Haruna stabbed Goni multiple times in the stomach, chest, and back with a knife. Goni was rushed to the Specialist Hospital in Geidam, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.

In a reprisal attack following the incident, irate youths set fire to five thatched houses belonging to Fulani residents in the community.

Police sources said no arrests have been made so far, but efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect and all those involved in the arson attack.

Man stabbed to death over grass dispute in Yobe, youths burn houses in reprisal