Landmine Blast Injures Six, Forces Evacuation of Four Villages in Adamawa
By Fidelis Jockthan
A landmine explosion suspected to be planted by Boko Haram insurgents has injured six people and triggered the mass exodus of residents from four villages in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The incident occurred in Mumbang village, Yadul district of the local government area.
A truck transporting firewood detonated the explosive device, injuring all six occupants.
The victims, who were Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) sheltering in Gombi, had hired the truck to collect firewood for domestic use.
Five of the injured are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre in Hong, while one person with minor injuries has been discharged.
No fatalities were recorded.
The blast has instilled fresh fears in communities already scarred by years of insurgent attacks, given the area’s proximity to the Sambisa Forest, a known Boko Haram stronghold.
This fear has prompted residents of four villages—Mumbang, Zah, Kinging, and Dabna—to flee their homes, deserting the area for safety.
In response, anti-bomb squads have been deployed to comb Mumbang village and surrounding areas to detect and disarm any further explosives.
The Adamawa State House of Assembly Committee on Security, led by its Chairman, Kefas Emmanuel (Song Constituency), visited the victims at the hospital to offer condolences.
The committee is also assessing the security situation following recent violent incursions into Mumbang, Zah, and Mayoladde villages.
A comprehensive report is being compiled for legislative action to address the growing insecurity.
