A suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State has reportedly claimed multiple lives, with several commuters said to have been caught in the blast.
The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday, though the exact number of casualties has yet to be confirmed.
Confirming the development in a telephone interview, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, Yazid Abubakar, said security operatives were still assessing the situation.
“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,” Abubakar stated.
Videos circulating on social media allegedly show panicked travellers fleeing the scene following the explosion. Casualty figures and the extent of damage remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
Social media users also reacted to the incident, expressing shock and calling for urgent security action. One user, Nuhu Sada, described it as “another tragic attack on innocent travelers in Zamfara,” urging security agencies to act swiftly. Another commenter suggested the explosive device may have been planted by bandits, though this claim has not been officially confirmed.
In a separate development, residents of Offa in Kwara State reportedly experienced late-night explosions that damaged some buildings, sparking fear across parts of the town. The cause of the explosions remains unknown at press time.
While some online posts attempted to link the Offa incident to alleged foreign military activity, there has been no official confirmation of any such connection, and the circumstances surrounding the explosions are still under investigation.
Security agencies have urged members of the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information as investigations continue.