IED Planted by Bandits, Kills 6 injures 6 Others in Zamfara -- Police
From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police has Confirms the kills of Six Persons injures six others by Improvised Explosive Device (IED). In a Press Statement Signed by Spokesperson of Police Command DSP Yazid Abubakar, issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State Capital. According to the Statement, the incident occurred on 07/05/2026 at Tungar Kudaku and Bagega axis along the Bagega–Anka Road, where a Golf 3 vehicle conveying passengers from Bagega to Anka detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by bandits. While the Police has intensified efforts to ensure the safety of residents in the affected area. “The tragic incident claimed the lives of six (6) persons, while another six (6) victims are currently receiving treatment at a medical facility” In response to the incident, the Command mobilized a joint clearance operation comprising Police EOD-CBRN , VCRU, and the Military to the affected locations. “During the operation, the joint securi...