Eight people were killed on Monday after the vehicle they were travelling in struck an improvised explosive device in Niger State.
Reports Online gathered that the IED was planted by terrorists, who had earlier used a similar device to blow up a bridge along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area, linking the Luma, Babana and Agwara communities.
The destroyed bridge serves as a key route for residents travelling between towns, especially to the Babanna major border market, which holds every Monday.
It was further learnt that the vehicle, travelling between Nuku and Woro, ran over the explosive, triggering a blast that killed the seven passengers and the driver.
The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the bridge bombing and said clearance operations were underway.
“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.
