Nigeria, Terrorism, Level 3: Fatal bomb blast along Damboa–Maiduguri highway – Borno, Nigeria

2025-05-12: Several people were killed, while others were injured on Monday (12 May) following a bomb blast along the Damboa–Maiduguri highway in Borno State. The victims were travelling in a van that struck an improvised explosive device reportedly planted by militants.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.