Two Killed as Suspected Bandit IED Explodes on Zamfara Road

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Two people, including a young man identified as Mujahid M. Sani and a woman, were killed after an improvised explosive device reportedly detonated on the Gurusu-Gwashi Road in Bukkuyum LGA, Zamfara State. The explosion occurred on Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026. The victims were said to have died at the scene and were buried later that afternoon. The incident highlights growing fears over the safety of rural roads in Zamfara, where residents remain vulnerable to attacks and explosive devices allegedly planted by bandits.

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