BREAKING: Several travelers feared dead as bomb explosion rocks Zamfara

An unspecified number of travelers have been killed following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau way in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, Yazid Abubakar confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Saturday.

The PPRO said the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon but said there were no details at the moment.

“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,” he said in a telephone interview.

However, residents said the bomb may have been planted by bandits have been causing mayhem across the state.

In a video clip currently making the rounds, travelers could be seen in panic while they flee the area.