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Bandits plant explosives, kill travelers in Zamfara; Lakurawa terrorists suspected

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Several travelers were killed on Wednesday in a tragic explosion along the Dansadau-Gusau road in Zamfara State, when bandits reportedly planted explosives on the road. The incident left lifeless bodies scattered by the roadside, sending shockwaves through the local community. The explosion occurred around 8 a.m. when a commercial driver, transporting passengers to Dansadau, accidentally detonated the device.

This deadly attack follows a similar incident just two days earlier. On Sunday, another explosive planted by bandits blew up a bridge in the Maru Local Government Area, claiming the life of one person. Residents believe the explosion was part of an attack by terrorists targeting Unguwar Galadima, a village in the area.

The Zamfara State Police Command has identified the newly emerging terrorist group, Lakurawa, as responsible for the explosions. Police Commissioner Muhammad Dalijan stated that the group had been under heavy pressure from Nigerian security forces and was attempting to flee to the Birnin-Gwari forest area. He said the Lakurawa group, suspected to be remnants of previous terrorist cells, has been planting explosives as part of their operations in the area.

“This is the second time within a week that explosives have been planted along the Dansadau road,” Dalijan said. He assured that security forces were intensifying efforts to track down and neutralize the terrorists. “We are confident that we will get them, and we urge the public to provide any useful information on their movements,” he added.

A local resident from Yar Tasha village reported that the bandits took advantage of recent community work on the road, planting the explosives at a spot where potholes had been filled. The residents, shocked and horrified by the rising violence, have called on the government to take decisive action to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of road travelers.

Security forces, including police and soldiers, have been deployed to the area in response to the attacks. However, the fear of further explosions has made road travel increasingly perilous in the area.

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