On 14/4/2025, a heavy explosion awakened the residents of Biu town at late night hours.
At day break, it was discovered that Bridge FUNDAMA in BIU LGA was destroyed by explosives with the main pillars targeted (Pic attached). Bridge FUNDAMA is a critical structure which links BIU and DAMBOA before SABON GARI town.
It facilities movement of commuters and goods
including military supplies. The attack bears the signature of terrorist elements who have intensified attacks along the Biu-Damboa axis in recent times. The latest destruction portends serious threat to other bridges along the Damboa highway especially the Azir Bridge.
