By RismadarVoice Media
December 27, 2025
An unspecified number of travellers have reportedly been killed – following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident was confirmed on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Zamfara State Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, in a telephone interview with newsmen.
According to the report, Abubakar said:
“I can confirm that there was a blast in that area, but the incident just happened. I can’t tell details yet, however, update will be given later”
Efforts to reach the police spokesperson for further confirmation were unsuccessful, as his phone was switched off at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, videos purportedly showing the aftermath of the explosion have been circulating on social media, depicting travellers fleeing the scene in panic.
Reacting to the incident, an X user, Nuhu Sada (@NuhuSada0), the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the Zaria Kewaye Constituency in the 2025 Kaduna State House of Assembly bye-election, described the attack as tragic.
“Another tragic attack on innocent travelers in Zamfara. Families are grieving, lives are lost, property destroyed. Security agencies must act quickly to prevent further harm, then bring those responsible to justice,” he posted.
Another user, @DanKatsina50, also wrote:
“BREAKING NEWS: Moments ago, an explosion struck travelers on the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau route in Maru LGA, Zamfara State. The blast, suspected to be an IED planted by bandits, caused deaths and loss of property, though casualties remain unconfirmed. Are security agencies investigating? What measures are being taken to secure this route?”
As of the time of filing this report, details of the casualties, the exact cause of the explosion remain unclear, while security agencies are yet to issue an official statement.
