An explosion along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road in Borno State has claimed the lives of seven commuters, with several others injured.
The blast was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists on the dilapidated road, which passes through the Sambisa forest.
The incident occurred while cars on a scheduled military-escorted convoy were transporting passengers from Damboa to Maiduguri.
The injured have been rushed to a hospital in Maiduguri for medical attention, though the exact number of injured is yet to be specified.
This attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, where Boko Haram has been active for over a decade.
