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Eight killed, many injured in Borno landmine explosion

Eight killed, many injured in Borno landmine explosion

 

Two commercial vehicles driven through some landmines along Ngala-Dikwa road in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State caused a explosion that killed at least eight people.

Many people caught in the explosion were also seriously injured, it was learnt on Tuesday.

A report by Daily Trust states that the incident occurred at 10:30am around Kinewba village in Ngala.

The incident reportedly happened about 115 kilometres away from Maiduguri, the state capital.

A security source said the two vehicles involved in the incident were damaged beyond repairs.

 

Eight killed, many injured in Borno landmine explosion

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