ISWAP Terrorists Bomb Key Bridge in Yobe, Cut Off Communities in Fresh Attack
Suspected fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have launched a fresh attack on Yobe State, destroying a strategic bridge that connects Ngurbuwa village to Goniri Township in Gujba Local Government Area.
Security sources confirmed to counter-terrorism analyst Zagazola Makama that the militants detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on the bridge around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, severing access between Goniri and the notorious Sambisa Forest.
The destroyed bridge, built in 1997, served as a vital link for residents and commuters moving between communities and accessing farmlands, hospitals, and markets in Damaturu and Buni Yadi.
A local vigilante, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that the terrorists launched the attack shortly after infiltrating Goniri Township under the cover of darkness.
The Village Head of Ngurbuwa, Modu Bukar, lamented the hardship the attack has brought, stating that the destruction had completely isolated residents. “We are now cut off from our farms and essential services,” he said.
Another resident, Mallam Hassan Audu, appealed directly to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for immediate intervention. “We can’t sleep peacefully anymore. Our people have been forced to abandon their farms and businesses due to these relentless attacks,” he said.
The attack is the latest in a series of assaults by ISWAP aimed at crippling infrastructure and spreading fear across the Northeast. Residents and community leaders are calling for increased troop deployment to secure the affected areas and restore normalcy.
