Coverage dated April 28, 2025

Roadside bombs kill 26 people in several vehicles on a road in Nigeria and IS claims responsibility

Headline from KOB 4

Police say improvised explosive devices detonated on a road in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 26 people in several vehicles, including women and children. An Islamic State group affiliate in the West African country claimed responsibility for the Monday attack.

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KOB 4
Roadside bombs kill 26 people in several vehicles on a road in Nigeria and IS claims responsibility (opens KOB 4)
Published Apr 28, 2025
KOB 4's feed description
Police say improvised explosive devices detonated on a road in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 26 people in several vehicles, including women and children. An Islamic State group affiliate in the West African country claimed responsibility for the Monday attack.
Al Jazeera
Roadside bomb blast kills 26 in Nigeria’s restive northeast (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 28, 2025
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Violence reportedly flaring up in region long plagued by ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram.
The Columbian
Roadside bombs kill 26 people in several vehicles on a road in Nigeria; Islamic State claims responsibility (opens The Columbian)
Published Apr 28, 2025
The Columbian's feed description
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Improvised explosive devices detonated on a road in northeastern Nigeria killing at least 26 people in several vehicles, including women and children, police said Tuesday.

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