A deadly explosion involving planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) has claimed numerous lives, including those of women and children, along the Furunduma axis near Rann in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attack occurred around 11:00 a.m. as vehicles traveling from Rann to Gamboru Ngala struck the explosive devices approximately 11 kilometers from Rann. Eyewitnesses report a grim toll: 4 women, 6 children, and 16 men lost their lives in the devastating blast.
Three others, a woman, a man, and a child sustained injury. While one of the injured victims has been evacuated to Gamboru Ngala for advanced medical care, the remaining two are being treated at Rann General Hospital.
At the time of this report, the full extent of the casualties remains unclear, and official statements from authorities have yet to be released. The incident once again highlights the persistent vulnerability of civilians, particularly women and children, to the region’s ongoing security challenges.
Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the attack as efforts continue to provide aid to the survivors.
