Hunter dies in accidental explosion during joint patrol in Adamawa

Metro Hunter dies in accidental explosion during joint patrol in Adamawa Published on April 26, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu A member of a local hunters’ group has died following an accidental explosion during a joint patrol with troops in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure in a post on X. According to him, the incident occurred at about 10:15 a.m. on April 24 when troops of 232 Battalion (Tactical), alongside the hunters’ group, conducted a fighting patrol around Member Farm and Dogon Kuka areas. The security expert further revealed that the patrol team was returning to Garkida-Gombi axis when the incident happened. “One of the hunters reportedly stepped on a primed Rocket-Propelled Grenade, RPG, tube inside the gun truck, triggering a partial explosion,” he said. Makama further stated that the hunter sustained a severe fracture to his left leg and was immediately evacuated to a medical facility, adding that he later succumbed to the injuries. Don't Miss Police arrest five suspected kidnappers in Delta, recover AK47 rifle, ammunition You may like Adamawa inaugurates committee to recruit 5,000 teachers Wanted kidnap suspect arrested over alleged attack on POS operator in Adamawa Adamawa swears in 1,822 NYSC members Nigeria Immigration intercepts 107 irregular migrants in Adamawa Adamawa govt destroys over 70 poisoned cattle Police launch probe into killing of pastor in Adamawa

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