Nine feared killed in bomb explosion at bus stop in Borno State

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Nine feared killed in bomb explosion at  bus stop in Borno State

Nine passengers have reportedly been killed after an improvised explosive device planted at a local bus stop detonated in Mairari village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.

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Our correspondent gathered that the incident, which occurred around 11 am on Saturday, left many others injured at the scene.

Confirming the incident to PUNCH Online on Sunday, the Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan said those killed were passengers waiting to board vehicles.

"It is unfortunate that nine of my resilient constituents were killed by planted IEDs while waiting to board vehicles at a local bus stop in Mairari village.

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May Allah grant their souls Aljanatul Firdaus. I also pray for the swift recovery of those evacuated to hospitals in Monguno and Maiduguri for treatment following the incident," he said.

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