Five injured as IED explodes on Zamfara road

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Five people sustained injuries on Thursday after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated along the Takalafiya-Gadar Zaima road in Bukkuyum LGA of Zamfara state.

According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analysis platform, the blast occurred around 11:30am when a motorcycle carrying five passengers ran over an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the volatile area.

The detonation caused an explosion that wrecked the motorcycle and inflicted severe injuries on all five occupants.

Security operatives promptly sealed off the road to vehicular movement, and urged residents to avoid the vicinity, while assessments for additional threats were conducted.

The injured victims were subsequently rushed to the General Hospital in Gummi.

Traffic along the Takalafiya-Gadar Zaima corridor remains restricted as security agencies maintain surveillance and work to ensure the route is free of further hazards.

In December, 2025, some travellers plying the Gurusu-Gwashi road in the same LGA were severely injured, after an IED reportedly planted by bandits exploded.

Days later, at least nine persons were reportedly killed after two suspected IEDs detonated along the Magami-Dansadau road in Maru LGA of Zamfara.

The explosives were allegedly planted by suspected bandits along the road between the Maikogo and Mai’ayaya communities.