At least four persons have been confirmed dead, while 21 others sustained injuries following multiple bomb explosions in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The tragic incidents occurred on Friday morning when improvised explosive devices, suspected to have been planted by ISWAP terrorists, detonated along the Goniri–Buni Yadi Road.
According to sources, the first explosion happened near Bultaram village when a commercial pickup van conveying traders to the weekly Buni Yadi market ran over an IED.
The blast left several passengers critically injured. Three of them were confirmed dead at the Yobe State Specialist Hospital in Damaturu, while 21 others were admitted with varying degrees of injuries.
A few hours later, another explosion occurred in the same area when an unidentified cyclist unknowingly stepped on a separate IED. He was rushed to Buni Yadi General Hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival.
Security personnel, including explosive ordnance disposal teams and local vigilantes, have been deployed to the area for clearance operations. Authorities say surveillance and monitoring efforts are ongoing to prevent further casualties.
