Landmine explosion leaves 10 dead and 23 injured in Nigeria

2024-04-21 10:02:56

A terrible tragedy struck the northeast of Nigeriawhere at least 10 people lost their lives and 23 others were injured due to the landmine detonation. Those affected, mostly farmers and fishermen, were heading towards the shores of Lake Chad from the city of Monguno, when their vehicle hit the explosive, unleashing a devastating burst.

According to local reports, the mina that caused the death of 10 personas It is presumed to have been placed by members of the jihadist group Islamic State in West Africa (Iswap). This group, despite having been expelled from some areas, still represents an active threat in remote areas of the region.

The burst It occurred near the Mosquito camp, about three kilometers from Monguno, at around 9:30 in the morning.

Musa Kaka, a member of an anti-jihadist militia that collaborates with the Nigerian army, explained that the vehicle hit the explosive directly, completely destroying the car and claiming multiple innocent lives.

Unfortunately, it was reported 10 people died, whose bodies were buried the same Wednesday. On the other hand, the 23 injured were rushed to a hospital in the city to receive medical attention.

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2024-04-21 10:02:56