Fatal attack in Nigeria: 26 deaths in explosive attack!

Fatal attack in Nigeria: 26 deaths in explosive attack!

On April 29, 2025, at least 26 people were killed in Northeastnigeria by a tragic incident when a truck touched an improvised explosive device (IED). The incident occurred in Borno State, near the border with Cameroon and again draws attention to the ongoing violence in this region. The victims include 16 men, four women and six children, while three other passengers were seriously injured. A resident reported that most of the dead were excessively burned due to the explosion, which underlines the extent of the tragedy.

According to an internal memo of the International NGO Safety Organization, vehicles on the route between Rann and Gamboru Ngala had driven into the explosive device. A video shows the terrifying scenery of rows of corpse bags in the Hospital of the Hospital in Rann. So far nobody has known himself about the attack, but a relative made Boko Haram responsible for the crime, which shows that the group is still active in the region. Boko Haram's uprising has cost more than 40,000 people in Northeastnigeria in the past 15 years, although the government claims that the group is largely defeated, while the Viola Candy shows that reality is different.

reinforced conflict between militia groups

The region has been affected by armed groups such as Isil in West Africa (ISWAP) and Boko Haram for decades. In the past few months, the struggles between these two groups have intensified, especially since mid -February 2023. This escalation has led to a significant increase in violence in northeastern Nigeria in the past few weeks.

An example of these internal conflicts is Boko Haram's attack on ISWAP camp in the past few months, in which 33 women killed ISWAP fighters and numerous prisoners were freed. This was a retaliation for past losses, including a violent setback in which Boko Haram had lost 56 fighters. Boko Haram has conquered several former ISWAP areas, which further tightens the already tense situation. At the same time, ISWAP is carrying out attacks on Boko Haram bases, which continues the spiral of violence against both the rival groups and against civilians.

security situation and government acts

Although the Nigerian government under the former President Muhammadu Buhari has significantly upgraded the armed forces, the security situation in the region remains tense. The current President Bola Tinubu pursues a proactive security strategy, but violence gives rise to concern. In the past few days, more than 50 people have been killed in other incidents, including an attack by Boko Haram, which illustrates the ongoing challenges for the security forces and the civilian population. These incidents confirm that Boko Haram and ISWAP continue to be a significant threat to stability in Northeastnigeria.

The governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, informed the military leaders about the growing threat from these groups and emphasizes that the military setbacks have contributed to the development of conflicts in some areas. In view of the ongoing instability and the humanitarian crisis, the international community has a growing interest in the situation in Northeastnigeria, where the civilian population suffers from the continuing fights.

The future development of the security situation in this region remains unsafe, while the fights between Boko Haram and ISWAP continue to endanger many lives.

For further information on the latest developments, read the reports from Al Jazera and militant wire .