A blast from a fresh set of explosives planted around the Mai Lamba axis of the Dansadau-Gusau Road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has killed several travellers on that road, the Channels TV has reported.
According to the television news channel, gory pictures seen by its correspondent in the area showed victims of the blast lying lifeless by the roadside as passersby looked on in shock and despair.
Residents of Dansadau told the news channel that suspected terrorists planted the explosives along the road that connects Dansadau to other parts of the state.
Abdullahi Dansadau, a resident of the area said a Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle stepped off the planted bomb and exploded, killing six persons and injuring eight others.
“It was this morning, one golf 3 vehicle stepped on the bomb and exploded, we have six dead bodies here now and eight others sustained injuries, the vehicle was destroyed completely,” Dansadau said.
The Commander of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Gusau, Brigadier General Timothy Opurum while confirming the incident to Channels Television, said he has instructed troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to the scene of the Incident for assessment.
“That was what I heard too but I don’t have details, I have instructed the troops to go there for assessment.” he said.
The latest incident makes it the second occurrence in three days.
Channels Television on Monday reported how fear of insecurity gripped residents of the area, following reports that armed bandits operating in the region now deploy explosives as part of their tactics.
