Following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, an unspecified number of travelers have been reportedly killed.
Yazid Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State command made the disclosure to journalists on Saturday.
He was quoted to state in a phone interview that “I can confirm that there was a blast in that area but the incident just happened. I can’t tell you the details yet. I will update you later.”
Videos of the alleged aftermath of the incident have been circulating online, showing travelers fleeing the scene in panic
The SDP candidate for Kaduna State House of Assembly, representing Zaria Kewaye Constituency in the 2025 Bye-Election, Nuhu Sada posted on his X handle “Another tragic attack on innocent travelers 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.”
#DanKatsina50, posted: “BREAKING NEWS: Moment ago, an explosion struck travelers 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?”