Tragedy struck Niger State on Monday as eight people were killed when their vehicle detonated an improvised explosive device (IED).
The explosion occurred on the Luma road in Borgu LGA, where terrorists had earlier used similar explosives to destroy a key bridge linking the Luma, Babanna, and Agwara communities.
The destruction of the bridge has cut off a vital transit route for traders heading to the Babanna border market, which typically draws large crowds every Monday.
The spokesman for the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the bombing of the bridge and said a clearance operation was ongoing.
“On 23rd March 2026 at about 6.30 am, a report received revealed that on the same date at about 2 am, suspected terrorists within the park forest used an explosive device and bombed a bridge located along Luma road, Borgu LGA, connecting Luma-Babana-Agwara communities.
“It was discovered that the bridge was damaged by the hoodlums during security operations in the area.
“However, monitoring continues while clearance operation is intensified,” he said.
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