One person has been reportedly injured after suspected ISWAP terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at the entrance of Wulgo town in Ngala LGA of Borno state.
Gatekeepers News reports that Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, revealed that the first explosion occurred at about 9:30 am on Monday.
Makama noted that the incident happened when one Sani Audu of Hausari ward, in Gamboru-Ngala, stepped on an IED while on his way to Wulgo.
He sustained minor injuries and was promptly taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Troops immediately swept the area for additional explosives and declared it safe for civilian movement.
Makama noted that at about 1:14 pm, another IED explosion occurred, destroying the Abari bridge along Wulgo road, connecting Gamboru and Wulgo town.
The publication said the attack is believed to be part of a deliberate campaign by insurgents to disrupt civilian movement and hamper military operations in the area.
Makama added that there were no additional explosive devices found, as security presence has been restored to monitor the area.
