A member of a local hunters’ group has died following an accidental explosion during a joint patrol with troops in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:15 a.m. on April 24 when troops of 232 Battalion (Tactical), alongside the hunters’ group, conducted a fighting patrol around Member Farm and Dogon Kuka areas.

According to the sources, the patrol team was returning to Garkida-Gombi axis when the incident happened.

“One of the hunters reportedly stepped on a primed rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) tube inside the gun truck, triggering a partial explosion,” the source said.

The hunter sustained a severe fracture to his left leg and was immediately evacuated to a medical facility.

However, he later succumbed to his injuries. (Zagazola)