Boko Haram: Seven passengers feared killed in road explosion

At least seven persons were feared killed on Saturday when an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists went off in Borno State.

Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the incident occurred along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road Saturday afternoon.

The explosion affected a commuter bus transporting passengers to Maiduguri.

The busy highway links Maiduguri and Damboa local government area with the southern part of the state.

Residents said bodies…