At least 26 civilians, including women and children, were killed in a devastating Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along the Rann-Kala Balge-Gamboru Ngala road in Borno State.
Multiple civilian vehicles traveling from Rann in Kala Balge Local Government Area towards Gamboru Ngala were struck by a series of explosives planted along the route.
Three individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack and are currently receiving medical attention.
The explosives were triggered by the movement of vehicles, causing immediate and significant casualties.
Emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene to evacuate victims and administer first aid to the injured.
Security forces have since cordoned off the area and launched clearance operations to secure the route and prevent further incidents.