At least seven loggers were killed and five others injured in a landmine explosion in Nigeria’s Borno State on Saturday.
The incident occurred in a remote area of Konduga Local Government Area, a region frequently targeted by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist groups.
Bakura Abba, head of the Civilian Joint Task Force, confirmed the tragic event.
He explained that the loggers were collecting wood for charcoal production when their vehicle struck the landmine.
The explosion highlights the ongoing threat posed by landmines in the region.
While these devices are primarily intended to target security forces, civilians often become unintended victims.
The lack of telecommunications infrastructure in the area hindered immediate reporting of the incident.
However, local residents have expressed concerns about the increasing number of landmine attacks, which continue to claim innocent lives.