Four children died and one was injured in Borno State’s Bama Local Government Area after an explosive device detonated. The incident happened behind the Banki motor park in Wajari ward, as confirmed by ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso.
The children reportedly played with the device, found in a makeshift shelter, unaware it was live. Victims include Awana Mustapha, Malum Modu, Lawan Ibrahim, and Modu Abacha; Mustapha Tijja is hospitalized. Police are investigating.