Many feared injured, as IED explodes on Zamfara highway

Zamfara bombing

Some travellers plying the Gurusu-Gwashi road in Bukkuyum LGA of Zamfara state have been severely injured, after an improvised explosive device (IED) reportedly planted by bandits, exploded on Wednesday. According to a counter-terrorism publication, Zagazola Makama, the explosion affected many passengers who were travelling in a Toyota Eagle Eye vehicle. The publication said the device detonated around 08:32am, throwing the vehicle off balance and triggering panic among commuters. The passengers were said to be travelling from Gwashi when the incident occurred. Troops of ‘Operation Fansan Yanma’, backed by tactical units…

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