SEVERAL travelers are feared dead following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Saturday.
News Point Nigeria reports that the incident reportedly occurred along the busy highway, a key route linking several rural communities in the state, and triggered panic among commuters and residents in the area.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Zamfara State Command, Yazid Abubakar confirmed the explosion in a telephone interview.
“I can confirm that there was a blast in that area, but the incident just happened. I can’t tell you details yet. I will update you later,” Abubakar reportedly said.
However, efforts by this newspaper to reach the police spokesperson later on for further clarification were unsuccessful, as his phone was switched off as of the time of filing this report.
While the exact cause of the explosion and the number of casualties remain unclear, videos purportedly showing the aftermath of the incident have been circulating on social media. The footage shows travelers fleeing the scene in panic, with damaged vehicles visible along the road.
Reacting to the incident, an X user, Nuhu Sada (@NuhuSada0), who was the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Zaria Kewaye Constituency, during the 2025 by-election, described the attack as tragic.
“Another tragic attack on innocent travelers 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, also raised concerns about security on the route, suggesting the blast may have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED).
“BREAKING NEWS: Moments ago, an explosion struck travelers on the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru LGA, Zamfara State. The blast, suspected to be an IED planted by bandits, caused deaths and destruction of property.
“Casualties remain unconfirmed. Are security agencies investigating, and what measures are being taken to secure this route?” the post read.
As of the time of this report, security agencies were yet to issue a detailed statement on the incident, including the number of casualties or arrests made.
