Civilian JTF leader feared dead as bomb explosion rocks Borno

A bomb explosion in Kawuri, a town in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, has claimed the life of Abba Godori, the vice chairman of the Kawuri unit of the Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJTF).

The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday when Godori reportedly stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by terrorists the previous day.

An eyewitness, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the explosion was unexpected and has left the community in fear.

The attack underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region, where insurgents continue to use guerrilla tactics to target security personnel and civilians. Local authorities have since launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators and prevent further incidents.

“Mr Godori was on patrol when he stepped on the bomb. He was following the footsteps of the terrorists until he stepped on the bomb,” the source said.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, said he was yet to be briefed.

“Personally, I am yet to get any information on that. Before nightfall, I would have ascertained what happened there,” he said.

(Punch)