Overview

• At least 26 people, including women and children, were killed when two vehicles detonated a hidden IED on April 28, 2025, in Borno State, Nigeria.
• Three passengers were severely injured in the explosion along the road linking Rann and Gamboru Ngala, a route frequently used by displaced civilians for supplies.
• No group has claimed responsibility, but Boko Haram and ISWAP are active in the region and have intensified attacks in recent months.
• Security experts warn of a resurgence by jihadist groups, now employing advanced tactics such as armed drones and roadside bombs.
• The 15-year insurgency in northeast Nigeria has claimed over 40,000 lives and displaced millions, with humanitarian operations remaining under constant threat.