A tragic explosion in Borno State, Nigeria, has left at least 26 dead, including men, women, and children, after a truck struck an improvised explosive device. The area, long affected by Boko Haram and ISIL's West Africa Province affiliate, has seen escalating violence. The incident has not only resulted in significant loss of life but also underscores the ongoing challenges faced by civilians in the region despite government assertions of a decline in such militant activities. Local residents provided harrowing accounts of the aftermath, as many victims were severely burned and unrecognizable.
At least 26 people, including men, women, and children, were killed when a truck hit an improvised explosive device in northeast Nigeria on Monday.
Most victims of the blast were burned beyond recognition, highlighting the severity of the ongoing violence in Borno State.
Despite claims from the government that Boko Haram and ISWAP are largely defeated, recent events show that violence persists unabated in the region.
The International NGO Safety Organisation reported that vehicles traveling between Rann and Gamboru Ngala hit an improvised explosive device, causing extensive casualties.
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