Tension as Bomb Explodes in Borno Apartment, Kills Siblings
- Tragedy struck on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Banki town, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State
- No fewer than four boys suspected to be scavengers, including two siblings, were killed in a bomb explosion
- One of the security sources narrated how the tragic incident occurred, leading to the death of four boys and another seriously injured
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Borno state - A bomb explosion has killed four boys suspected to be scavengers in Banki town, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The tragic incident occurred at the Bayan Tasha area, Banki town, on Friday, December 5, 2025.
The state Police spokesman, Nahum Daso, identified the victims as Awana Mustapha, 15; Malum Modu,14; Lawan Ibrahim,12; and Modu Abacha, 12.
Daso added that another boy who sustained an injury is currently responding to treatment.
“The 12-year-old boy, One Mustapha Tijja, sustained serious injuries from the IED fragments and was rushed to the FHI 360 NGO Clinic, Banki, for medical treatment, where he is currently responding to treatment.”
As reported by Daily Trust, a source said that two of the victims were of the same parents, their cousin brother, and a neighbor’s son.
One of the security sources said the parents are Internally Displaced persons taking refuge in an abandoned church building.
“Our investigation shows that, two days ago, the boys between the ages of 12 and 15, picked the explosive device from the outskirts and brought it into their home, mistaken it for scrap metal.
“Their parents confirmed that they saw it and asked them to return it, but they refused. They were trying to dismantle it when the bomb went up and killed four of them inside the room.
“The room was also burnt down completely, including their parents' clothes and food items.”
The Commissioner of Police urged residents to promptly report any suspected items sighted at the nearest police station.
He warned members of the public, especially children, to avoid playing with strange objects.
Feared dead in bomb explosion at Borno bus stop
Recall that an improvised explosive device planted at a local bus stop exploded in Mairari village, Guzamala local government area of Borno state.
The bomb explosion killed at least nine passengers and left many others on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan shared more details about the tragic incident.
Explosion hits Abuja bus-stop opposite army cantonment
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that an explosion rocked a popular bus stop in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
It was gathered that the bus stop is opposite the Mogadishu Cantonment in the Asokoro area of Abuja.
The Nigerian Army has reacted to the unfortunate incident and provided a fresh update on the current state of things.
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