Tragedy struck in Niger State on Monday as eight people were killed after their vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists.
The incident occurred along the Luma road in Borgu Local Government Area, a key route linking Luma, Babana, and Agwara communities. The road is particularly important for traders and residents travelling to the Babana border market, which holds every Monday.
Sources said the victims were travelling between Nuku and Woro when the vehicle triggered the hidden explosive. The blast killed all seven passengers and the driver instantly.
The attack is believed to be connected to an earlier explosion in the same area, where terrorists used an IED to destroy a bridge along the same route, disrupting movement and economic activities in the region.
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Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, said the bridge was bombed in the early hours of Monday by suspected terrorists operating from nearby forest areas.
He added that security agencies have intensified clearance operations in the area, while monitoring continues to prevent further attacks.
The incident highlights the growing threat posed by explosive devices in parts of the country, raising fresh concerns over safety and security in affected communities.
