Many travellers are feared dead following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Saturday.
The blast reportedly occurred on a busy stretch of the highway, triggering panic as commuters fled the scene. Casualty figures remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed that an explosion took place but said details were still sketchy. The Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, told Daily Post via telephone that the incident had just happened.
“I can confirm that there was a blast in that area, but the incident just happened. I can’t give details yet. I will update you later,” he said.
Videos circulating on social media showed scenes of confusion, with travellers running from the area amid fears of further explosions.
Reacting to the incident on X (formerly Twitter), a user, Nuhu Sada, who identified himself as a former SDP candidate for the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Zaria Kewaye Constituency, described the attack as tragic.
“Another tragic attack on innocent travellers 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,” he wrote.
Another user, DanKatsina50, suggested the explosion may have been caused by an improvised explosive device allegedly planted by bandits.
“An explosion struck travellers on the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru LGA, Zamfara State. The blast, suspected to be an IED, caused deaths and destruction of property, though casualties are yet to be confirmed,” the post read.
Zamfara State has in recent years witnessed repeated attacks linked to banditry and violent crime, particularly on major highways. Security agencies are yet to release an official statement on the cause of the explosion or the number of casualties.
