12 feared dead in Zamfara community bomb explosion

12 feared dead in Zamfara community bomb explosion

No fewer than twelve people on Tuesday reportedly lost their lives after a bomb exploded in Zamfara State.

The explosion happened in Yar Tasha village, Maru Local Government Area of the north-west State, according to Daily Trust.

The incident was said to have happened around 8am when a commercial driver conveying passengers to Dansadau town drove over a device suspected to be planted by bandits.

This is the second time in a week that an explosive device planted by bandits will explode on the road.

Last Sunday, an 18-seater bus went up in flames after it drove over the explosive device killing the driver of the vehicle who was the sole occupant

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A resident of Yar Tasha village, who spoke in confidence with newsmen confirmed the incident.

He disclosed that the unsuspecting driver of the car, a Volkswagen Gulf Model, ran into the device and instantly exploded, shattering the vehicle into pieces.

“We recently conducted community work on the road and the bandits used that opportunity to plant the device at one of the spots.

“The victims were rushed to Dansadau General Hospital and no body can ascertain whether they are dead or alive for now. Security personnel comprising soldiers and police have been deployed to the scene of the incident.

“It appears that the bandits in Zamfara State have developed a new strategy of operation especially in this Dansadau axis. This is the second time they would plant an explosive device in this area within a week. They planted one on Sunday.

“Government should take decisive measures to stop this trend otherwise, travelling by road will now be a difficult thing among the people of the state. The security personnel and communities should be vigilant and always keep eyes on them. This is a terrible method deployed by the bandits and it needs to be tackled as soon as possible.”

 

12 feared dead in Zamfara community bomb explosion