Blast Along Yar’Tasha–Dansadau Road In Zamfara Leaves Travelers Dead

An unspecified number of travellers have reportedly been killed following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, law enforcement sources and eyewitness accounts say.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident to Daily Post on Saturday.

In a telephone interview, he said, “I can confirm that there was a blast in that area but the incident just happened. I can’t tell you details yet. I will update you later.”

At the time of filing this report, the number of victims and the full extent of injuries and property damage had not been independently verified.

Videos purportedly showing the aftermath of the blast have been circulating on social media, with travellers seen fleeing the scene in panic.

Several social media users expressed anguish and urged authorities to act.

An 𝕏 user, Nuhu Sada (@NuhuSada0), a former Social Democratic Party candidate for the Kaduna State House of Assembly, tweeted, “Another tragic attack on innocent travellers in Zamfara. Families are grieving, lives are lost, and property destroyed. Security agencies must act quickly to prevent further harm and bring those responsible to justice.”

Another user, @DanKatsina50, wrote, “Moment ago, an explosion struck travellers on the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau way in Maru LGA, Zamfara State. The blast, suspected to be an IED planted by bandits, caused deaths and loss of property; casualties remain unconfirmed. Are security agencies investigating, and what measures are being taken to secure this route?”

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