One killed in ‘IED explosion’ near military camp in Niger state

An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by a suspected bandit has killed one person in Rafi LGA of Niger state.

According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, another man was injured in the incident.

Zagazola Makama reported that the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m on Saturday between Pandogari military camp and Ringa village.

The publication identified the victims as Ayuba Makeri and Dahiru Gulu, both residents of Ringa village.

The two men were hit when they were riding a motorcycle and unknowingly stepped on the planted explosive.

Makeri was said to have died instantly, while Ibrahim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the general hospital in Pandogari for medical attention.

Security forces and bomb disposal units have since visited the scene, and investigations are ongoing to track down the perpetrators.

A senior security, official who spoke on condition of anonymity, said efforts were being intensified to clear the area of explosive threats planted by insurgents and criminal groups.

In another incident, suspected armed robbers attacked and stabbed a man in Suleja area of the federal capital territory (FCT).

The armed group stole the victim’s mobile phone.

The victim, who was identified as Abubakar Murtar, was reportedly assaulted around 3:00 a.m. on Church road, Suleja, according to a complaint filed by one Lukman Abdullahi at the ‘A’ division police station in Suleja.

Security sources confirmed that the attackers stabbed Murtar in the neck before fleeing with his belongings.

The victim was rushed to Gwagwalada specialist hospital where he is receiving treatment.