A suspected bomb explosion has killed and injured several travelers along the Yar’Tasha-Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident, saying, “I can confirm that there was a blast in that area, but I can’t provide specifics yet. I will update you later.”
Videos circulating online show panicked travelers fleeing the scene. Eyewitnesses on social media express concern over traveler safety, urging security agencies to act swiftly. Families are grieving lost loved ones, with calls for justice against those responsible.
The incident, possibly caused by bandits planting an improvised explosive device (IED), echoes past attacks in northwest Nigeria. Authorities continue investigating, with updates expected soon.
