Terror Strikes in Borno: Female Bomber Targets Restaurant During Storm
Late Friday, a female suicide bomber entered a popular restaurant in Konduga, about 30 km from Maiduguri, Borno State. Using the cover of a heavy rainstorm, she managed to get inside and then detonated her device, claiming the lives of at least 10 people and injuring others . The explosion spread panic in the town, where victims were rushed to nearby hospitals.
At least 10 people were killed and several others injured when a female suicide bomber detonated explosives at a restaurant in Konduga, Borno State. The attack occurred during a heavy downpour, which allowed her to enter unnoticed. While no group has claimed responsibility, the blast bears the hallmarks of Boko Haram or its ISWAP factions. President Tinubu’s government is once again under pressure to bolster security in the violence-prone northeast.
No group has yet claimed responsibility, but officials pointed to Boko Haram or its ISWAP offshoot. These extremist groups have repeatedly targeted civilian hubs like restaurants, markets, and mosques to instill fear . The northeastern region continues to reel from decades-long insurgency, with over 35,000 civilian deaths and more than 2 million displaced since 2009 .
🔎 Why it matters:
Raises urgent questions about gaps in security, even in towns near Maiduguri
Tests Tinubu’s commitment to his security agenda in the northeast
Signals a continued threat to civilian life and stability in the region.
Adedayo Obadina
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