At least 121 civilians and security personnel have reportedly died from Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions in Borno and Yobe states, data compiled by Daily Trust has revealed.
According to the data, 77 civilians, 27 soldiers and 17 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions within the 16 months. Of the 121 recorded deaths, 56 occurred in 2024, while 65 were recorded in the first half of 2025, indicating a surge in bomb attacks this year.
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Source: Daily Trust News
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