IED explosion kills many travellers, investigation underway

‎Many feared dead as suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated along the Yar’Tasha-Dansadau road, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Saturday, December 27.
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The blast, which occurred in the afternoon, reportedly hit a vehicle carrying travelers, leading to multiple fatalities and severe injuries.
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The Zamfara State Police Command, through PPRO Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident, stating that investigation is underway to ascertain the total numbers of casualties.
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According to eyewitnesses, the blast was caused by the implant of IED by bandits to target commuters and security patrol vans.
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Videos circulating on social media show a scene of thick smoke rising from the highway and survivors fleeing into nearby bushes for safety.
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Despite the recent U.S. precision airstrikes on terrorist camps in Sokoto State, land-based threats from IEDs has been a growing concern for the Nigerian military.
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‎Details later….