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Boko Haram Blows Up Another Bridge In Borno

The militants reportedly planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) under the Madafuma bridge that links Biu and Maiduguri, the blast from the explosive destroyed the bridge.

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Boko Haram militants yesterday have destroyed another bridge in Borno state .

The militants reportedly planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) under the  Madafuma bridge that links Biu and Maiduguri, the blast  from the explosive destroyed the bridge according to villagers. 

Madafuma village is located along Biu-Damboa- Maiduguri, which is about 160 kilometres from Maiduguri  where terrorists through massive ambush on the road has claimed many lives of innocent civilians and military, as well as kidnapping motorists and passengers.

According to source, the bombing occurred at about 1:30am early yesterday morning when people were far asleep.

A villager in the area said they heard a loud noise which caused panic and confused but it was in the morning  they found out that the Madafuma bridge which links  Biu and  Girau had been blown apart.

It will recall that about two months ago  Boko Haram militants also blew off three bridges across Borno state.