An unspecified number of travelers have been killed following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident was confirmed on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, who said the explosion occurred earlier in the afternoon.
“I can confirm that there was a blast in that area, but the incident just happened. I can’t provide details yet. I will update you later,” Abubakar told DAILY POST in a telephone interview.
Although official casualty figures have not been released, residents in the area alleged that the explosive device may have been planted by bandits who have continued to unleash violence across parts of the state.
A video clip circulating on social media shows travelers in visible panic as they flee the scene shortly after the explosion.
Security agencies are expected to release further details as investigations continue.
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