Four persons sustained injuries after a truck conveying bags of onions reportedly triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Lingir Village, Guzamala LGA, while en route from Baga Village, Kukawa LGA to Maiduguri.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident, which occurred at about 1030 hours, involved the driver, Umar Isah (25), and three passengers Suleiman Isa (22), Ibrahim Bala (25), and Umar Hassan (22), all residents of Maiduguri.

The truck with registration number XA 504 GSH Yobe was significantly damaged in the explosion.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI and other security teams responded promptly, cordoning the area, photographing the scene, and searching for additional devices, but none were found.

The Injured were initially taken to General Hospital Monguno and later referred to State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, where they remain hospitalized and are responding to treatment.

The attack was suspected to have been orchestrated by ISWAP terrorists. (Zagazola)