TRAGEDY struck again on the Dansadau-Gusau road today when another explosion killed several travelers, marking the third incident in less than a week.
The blast occurred on the road between Dansadau and Malele, causing extensive damage.
A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous for security reasons, told newsmen that the truck hit the IED, resulting in a devastating explosion.
While authorities and community members have not yet confirmed the total number of casualties, the resident reported that multiple travelers lost their lives in the explosion.
“As of now, we are still trying to determine the exact number of fatalities, and we’re waiting for the Malele community to provide us with the official figures,” the source explained.
The explosion happened around 8:30 AM, just a few kilometers from Dansadau.
The source also mentioned that troops who arrived at the scene discovered a second undetonated explosive device planted by the attackers and successfully defused it.
“The soldiers who rushed to the explosion site found another bomb that hadn’t gone off; they used their equipment to locate it and removed it to the bush for defusal,” he added.
These recurring explosions have raised concerns among residents and travelers, who now view the highway as perilous.
Just two days prior, a similar incident resulted in six deaths, prompting urgent calls for government action.
State police previously attributed these recent explosions along the Dansadau-Gusau Road to the newly formed terrorist group Lakurawa.