A roadside bombing by Boko Haram has claimed 35 lives in Adamawa State, according to reports.The explosion reportedly went off in the Mararaba-Mubi area of the state yesterday, Thurs, 27th Nov, killing the victims instantly.
According to a witness, a team of hunters and soldiers were patrolling the area when the bomb allegedly planted by the terrorists exploded.
The witness said.
“My house is some metres from the scene of the incident. I stood outside my compound watching the suburb and all of a sudden, I heard a loud bang which shook the entire surroundings. The few people who were returning to the area started running away and the area was immediately cordoned off by the military,''
The Nigerian army is said to be investigating the incident and no official casualty figure has been released.
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