Four travelers lost their lives when an explosive device detonated along a major highway in Borno State on Wednesday afternoon, according to local media reports.

The deadly blast occurred around 3:00pm on the Damboa-Maiduguri road, striking a passenger vehicle carrying an undetermined number of occupants. In addition to the four fatalities, several other passengers suffered injuries in the attack.

This incident marks the latest in a series of bomb attacks that have plagued the strategic highway. Just weeks earlier, a similar explosion on the same route claimed seven lives, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing the state.

The Damboa-Maiduguri road remains officially closed to civilian traffic due to safety concerns. Despite this restriction, travelers occasionally use the route under military protection, though Wednesday’s attack demonstrates the continued risks even with security escorts.

Security analysts note that insurgent groups frequently target this corridor, strategically placing explosive devices to deter civilian and military movement along what serves as a crucial transportation link in the state.