Zamfara IED Blast Kills 10, Injures Seven

No fewer than 10 people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries following an improvised explosive device blast along the Bagega-Anka road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Naija News learnt that the incident reportedly occurred around 6:15 pm on Monday when a commercial Volkswagen Golf 3 Wagon conveying passengers from Bagega to Anka ran over the explosive device.

The explosive was allegedly planted by suspected bandits operating in the area.

The spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, Yazid Abubakar, had earlier told journalists on Wednesday that one person died and seven others were injured in the explosion.

Abubakar said the command deployed specialised tactical teams to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment after receiving reports of the blast.

However, counter-insurgency publication, Zagazola Makama, reported that nine additional bodies were later recovered by the police tactical team during search and recovery operations.

The explosion reportedly occurred between Tungar Kudaku and Bagega communities along the road.

“Following the deployment of security personnel to the affected area, an extensive assessment was carried out, leading to the recovery of nine additional bodies from the scene of the explosion,” Zagazola quoted a police source as saying.

The recovered bodies were reportedly taken to a hospital for necessary procedures before being released to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Police authorities said security measures had been strengthened along the Anka-Bagega corridor to prevent further attacks and reassure road users.

They added that visibility patrols had been intensified on the route as part of efforts to improve security and deter criminal activities.

The authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or objects to security agencies. They also assured the public of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.