Following the deadly bomb explosions in Zamfara State, which resulted in commuter fatalities and numerous injuries, two additional explosive devices detonated at different locations within the Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area. The explosions occurred on the road between Dansadau and Malamawa, as well as on the Malele Road, all situated in the Dansadau district.
It was further reported that the explosions on Malamawa and Malele roads went off simultaneously but recorded no casualties.
According to Premium Times, a resident identified as Nuhu Babangida said passengers in a Canter Truck going to the Dansadau weekly market on Friday escaped death after the truck, loaded with grains, ignited the bomb.
The development on the bomb is the third time an explosive device would be planted along Dansadau Road within a week.
Earlier on Wednesday, 12 persons were feared dead after an explosive blew off a bridge at Yar Tasha village.
On Sunday also, another device suspected to be planted by bandits exploded with an 18-seater bus, killing the driver, who was the sole occupant.
Fusion Chronicle Reporters earlier reported that the state police command confirmed that the newly formed terrorists group, Lakurawa was behind the recent explosions that rocked two villages in Dansadau district, Maru Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
This was confirmed by the Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, during an interview with the press.
