Many feared dead in suspected bomb blast on Zamfara highway
Several travellers are feared dead after a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed. Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, reportedly confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with Daily Post. He said there was a blast in the area but noted that it had just occurred and that details were still being gathered. PUNCH was unable to reach the police spokesperson directly for further clarification, as his phone was switched off at the time of filing the report. Videos shared online show people fleeing the scene in panic after the explosion. Some social media users suggested the blast may have been caused by an improvised explosive device planted by bandits targeting road users. They also called on security agencies […]