Grenade Explosion Kills Three Children In Borno
A grenade explosion has reportedly claimed the lives of three children in Pulka town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to security and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the incident happened on Thursday afternoon.
The victims’ names were given as Fati Dahiru, Aisha Ibrahim, and Fati Yakubu.
The report stated that a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Buba Yaga, said the children were playing with a grenade suspected to have been abandoned by Boko Haram insurgents when it exploded around 2:20 p.m.
A combined team of Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD-CBRN), troops of Operation Hadin Kai, CJTF, and local hunters visited the scene, cordoned off the area, and conducted a sweep for other devices.
None were found, and the area was declared safe. The injured children were rushed to the General Hospital, Gwoza, where doctors confirmed them dead.
Their bodies have been released to their families for burial in line with Islamic rites.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
