Several Killed as Boko Haram Attacks Workers Repairing Bridge in Borno State

Several Killed as Boko Haram Attacks Workers Repairing Bridge in Borno State

Several people have been killed after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked construction workers repairing a bridge in Borno State, in a fresh assault that has heightened security concerns in Nigeria’s North-East.

The attack occurred while the workers were carrying out bridge rehabilitation work on a strategic route linking communities and supporting the movement of motorists, traders, and humanitarian workers. Sources said the assailants arrived at the site and launched a sudden attack, causing panic and casualties among the workers.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers targeted the construction site during active work hours, forcing survivors to flee into nearby bushes. Several workers were killed, while others sustained injuries before security forces arrived at the scene.

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The incident has disrupted ongoing infrastructure reconstruction efforts in Borno, a state still grappling with the impact of the long-running Boko Haram insurgency. The bridge was reportedly being repaired to restore access for local residents and improve transportation in the area.

Security operatives later secured the location and began a search operation to track down the attackers. Injured victims were evacuated to medical facilities, while security presence around public works and construction sites in the area has been reinforced.

The latest attack highlights the continued threat posed by Boko Haram and ISWAP factions in parts of Borno State, despite sustained military operations aimed at degrading insurgent capabilities and restoring lasting peace to the region.

Several Killed as Boko Haram Attacks Workers Repairing Bridge in Borno State