Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
No fewer than four travellers were killed and 10 others injured on Wednesday in a bomb explosion that rocked Komala village on the Maiduguri–Damboa Road, Borno State.
This is coming less than two months after a bomb blast claimed eight persons and injured 12 in the state.
Local sources say the blast occurred when a Suzuki pick-up truck ran over an improvised explosive device.
Meanwhile, the Borno State Police Command, has via the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Nahum Daso,confirmed the incident.
He said the injured victims had been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
“I confirm that the incident happened. Four persons died and 10 sustained various degrees of injuries.
“They have been taken to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri,” he said.
