Eight people have been confirmed dead after terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Reports indicate that the explosion hit a moving vehicle on Monday. The attackers also allegedly destroyed a bridge connecting the communities of Luma, Babanna, and Agwara.
The bridge is a key route for residents, especially traders and commuters heading to the Babanna border market, which takes place every Monday.