BREAKING: Tragedy as IED Explosion Rocks Popular Market in Yobe

An explosion occurred at the Buni Yadi market in Yobe State, suspected to be caused by a planted Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

The incident happened on Friday at around 12:30 PM, injuring a girl, according to a resident of Buni Yadi, Ali Hassan.

Explosion rocks Yobe Market
Photo Credit: Mai Mala BuniSource: Twitter

Captain Muhammad Shehu, spokesman for the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed the incident and stated that another IED was discovered and successfully detonated by the Army.

The only victim of the explosion is receiving treatment at a health facility in Buni Yadi. The incident was clarified to be a planted IED, not a suicide bombing. Buni Yadi has a history of being under Boko Haram control for two years, making it a significant location for security concerns.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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