Bomb blast hits Adamawa village as insecurity worsens across northern states

A bomb explosion suspected to be linked to Boko Haram has injured six people in Mubang village, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, underscoring renewed security concerns in the North-East.

The Chairman of Hong Local Council, Usman Inuwa, confirmed the incident, saying the explosion occurred in the same community that came under a deadly Boko Haram attack earlier this month in which 14 residents were killed.

“There was no loss of life this time. Six people were injured and have been taken to hospital for treatment,” Inuwa said.

He attributed the attack to Boko Haram elements, adding that the local government usually deploys a joint security team of soldiers and vigilantes to protect the area. According to him, the insurgents are often repelled when they attempt to strike.

Efforts to obtain official confirmation from the Adamawa State Police Command were unsuccessful. The police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said he would verify the incident with the Divisional Police Officer in Hong but did not respond further as of press time.

Meanwhile, insecurity continues to spread in other parts of the country. In Sokoto State, residents of several communities in the eastern senatorial district have reportedly fled their homes following threats from notorious bandit leader Bello Turji.

The Secretary of the Sokoto Eastern Zone Development Association, Muazu Shamaki, confirmed that the viral video showing residents of Tidibale community vacating their homes was genuine, describing the situation as dire.

According to Shamaki, more than 20 settlements have been affected, with residents forced to abandon their communities and livelihoods due to fear of attacks.

He called on the government and security agencies to urgently intervene to protect lives and prevent further displacement.

In Niger State, authorities say plans are underway for a major joint security operation to dislodge terrorists and bandits occupying the forests within the Kainji National Park and surrounding areas.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this during a condolence visit to the Emir of Borgu, Muhammad Haliru Dantoro, following the killing of over 42 villagers and persistent bandit attacks in parts of the emirate.

Bago said security agencies would intensify operations across Borgu and Agwara local government areas as part of a coordinated effort to reclaim the forests and restore peace.

He added that illegal occupants of the Kainji National Park have been issued a two-month ultimatum to vacate the area, while residents of nearby villages and hamlets have been directed to relocate within two weeks to avoid possible collateral damage during the operation. No details were given on relocation plans for affected residents.

Also speaking, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to tackle insecurity in Niger State and other troubled parts of the country.