The goal is to terrorize the population into submission.
“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60)
“UPDATED: Boko Haram: Eight people killed, 21 injured in bomb explosion,” by Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu, Premium Times, April 13, 2025:
At least eight people were killed on Saturday when an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists went off in Borno State.
Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the incident occurred along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road Saturday afternoon.
The explosion affected a commuter bus transporting passengers to Maiduguri.
The busy highway links the Maiduguri and Damboa local government areas with the southern part of the state.
Apart from the eight people killed, 21 others were injured in the explosion.Fourteen of the injured victims sustained severe injuries, while seven others were taken to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri where they were treated for minor wounds.
The Borno governor, Babagana Zulum, later visited survivors of the explosion at the hospital.
Mr Zulum, who visited the victims, described the incident as regrettable, especially as Borno had not experienced an IED attack in over a year.
“It is unfortunate this is happening now. We haven’t witnessed an IED attack for over a year,” he said, noting that the road had been closed for a month.
He expressed grief over the loss of life and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Nigerian military and other security agencies in the battle against terrorists.
“I urge the Nigerian military and other security agencies to strengthen surveillance along the highway to prevent further attacks.
“I assure the people of Borno that, ‘Insha Allah’, under my leadership, we will not allow the security situation to worsen,” he said….