Suspected ISWAP terrorists detonate IED in Borno, injure civilian and destroy bridge

Suspected ISWAP terrorists detonate IED in Borno, injure civilian and destroy bridge

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected ISWAP terrorists have detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the entrance of Wulgo Town in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno, injuring a civilian and later destroying a key bridge linking two communities.

Zagazola Makama report that the first explosion occurred on June 30 at about 9:30 a.m., when one Sani Audu, 35, of Hausari Ward, Gamboru-Ngala, stepped on an IED while on his way to Wulgo.

Sources say that the victim sustained minor injuries and was quickly evacuated to General Hospital Ngala, where he was treated and later discharged.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai visited the scene, cordoned off the area, conducted a thorough search for secondary explosive devices, and declared the zone safe for public use.

At about 1:14 p.m., another IED explosion occurred, destroying the Abari Bridge along Wulgo Road, which connects Gamboru and Wulgo Town. The attack is believed to be part of a deliberate campaign by insurgents to disrupt civilian movement and hamper military operations in the area.

Authorities said no additional explosive devices were found, and security presence has been strengthened to monitor the area.

Suspected ISWAP terrorists detonate IED in Borno, injure civilian and destroy bridge