Nigeria: Suicide Bombing in Borno State Marketplace

On Wednesday, July 31, a suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated a bomb at a bustling nighttime marketplace in Kauri, Konduga area, Borno State, Nigeria, around 9 pm. Local sources reported multiple casualties, including the deaths of a policeman and one woman, with dozens more injured. The explosion also led to two patrol vans being set ablaze.

This incident follows a series of attacks in the region, where roadside communities along the Bama-Maiduguri road have been frequently targeted by alleged terrorists. The bombing happened 24 hours after another attack on Shettima Mustapha, an Accountant with the Local Education Authority in Damboa Local Government Area, whose vehicle hit an IED along the Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu highway, resulting in his death. The latest attack occurred on the eve of a planned nationwide protest, raising concerns about potential disruptions. Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of fatalities.