Reports say the incidence occurred Saturday at about 10 am.
The boys, Gambo and Umar, 10 years and 8yrs respectively, were said to come in contact with Boko Haram terrorists at Baram and Tamsongamdu villages in Mafa LGA.
Gambo Bukar was strapped with IED vest and set free.
They returned home at about 4pm of same day, but failed to disclose their encounter with the terrorists.
In the process of unstrapping the vest, the IED exploded killing Gambo Bukar, while Umar Bukar sustained injuries and was hospitalized.
Police have visited the scene and the area is rendered safe. Normalcy has since been restored to the area.
