An undisclosed number of persons died Thursday after a deadly explosion from a bomb that went off in a crowded market in Biu, the largest town in Southern Borno state.
“Nobody suspected anything because it is normal for vehicles to get up to that level but as the driver was about to stop, the bomb exploded and at least seven people were seen dead.”
Another witness, Zakka Emmanuel, said: “We strongly suspect that the person conveying the bomb was disguised as a passenger and boarded the vehicle.
“There were many people on board, including a woman. Some of them are traders but to my knowledge nobody knew the woman.
The explosion occurred less than a month after the Nigerian military killed at least 42 insurgents, including 15 Chadians, as it repelled attack on the town.