A suspected Improvised Explosive Device detonated at the bustling Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State on Friday, causing panic among traders and shoppers.

The explosion, which occurred at approximately 12:30 pm, injured a young girl who was at the scene.

According to Channels TV, a resident of Buni, Ali Hassan, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview.

The spokesman of the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Muhammad Shehu also confirmed the incident, saying another IED planted in the market was discovered and successfully detonated by the Army.

He further explained the only victim of the explosion, is currently receiving treatment at one of the health facilities in Buni Yadi.

He stressed the incident was a planted IED and not a suicide bombing incident.

Buni Yadi located 54 kilometres away from Damaturu the state capital, was the worst-hit local government area in Yobe State under the control of the Boko Haram insurgents for two years.