Two people have died in a gun powder explosion at a local market in Talata-Mafara Market, Zamfara State.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, caused widespread panic as traders and shoppers scrambled for safety in the busy market.
An eyewitness told Channels Television that the explosion originated from a shop dealing in locally fabricated firearms
The Chairman of Talata-Mafara Local Government, Yahaya Yari, confirmed the incident.