An unspecified number of travelers have been reportedly killed suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, who confirmed the blast said the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, but could not provide further details at the moment.
Residents suspect that bandits, who have been causing widespread violence across the state, may have planted the bomb. The explosion has heightened fears about the ongoing security challenges in the region.
A video circulating on social media shows travelers fleeing in panic from the blast site, illustrating the chaos and terror caused by the explosion. Authorities have yet to release an official casualty count or detailed report on the incident.
