Boko Haram militants planted roadside IEDs along the Rann-Gamboru Ngala route in Borno, Nigeria, killing at least 26 people, including women and children, and injuring three others. The attack is part of a resurgence of violence in the Lake Chad region, where Boko Haram has been using IEDs and ambushes against both civilians and military convoys.

At least 26 people, including women and children, lost their lives on Monday evening when vehicles triggered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted along the road from Rann to Gamboru Ngala in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria.

Multiple sources, including senior military personnel, confirmed the incident to Anadolu on Tuesday morning. According to their accounts, the victims were traveling in vehicles from Rann toward Gamboru Ngala when they encountered the explosives planted by Boko Haram terrorists.

In addition to the 26 deaths, three individuals sustained serious injuries.

“We have deployed an emergency response team to the scene to carry out evacuation and ensure the safety of other civilians in the area,” a military source said, speaking to Anadolu on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to speak publicly.

Ali Abass, an eyewitness who was also traveling along the route, said soldiers and members of a civilian joint task force helped transport survivors to the hospital. He mentioned that one of his relatives was among the victims.

The incident occurred amid a renewed wave of violence in the Lake Chad region, where Boko Haram militants have intensified their use of IEDs and ambush tactics against both civilians and military personnel.

Similar attacks took place on April 12 and March 21. As of Tuesday morning, security officials in Borno State had not issued an official statement regarding the latest incident.