Nigeria Zamfara’s Security Crisis Deepens as Third Explosion Rocks Region in a Week

Two explosions rocked Zamfara's Dansadau district, marking the third incident in a week. The blasts occurred along Malele and Dansadau-Malamawa roads, severely impacting local communities. Earlier incidents, including a bombing on the Gusau-Dansadau bridge, claimed several lives. The violence is linked to terrorist groups operating in the region.

Multiple explosions have struck the Dansadau district in Maru LGA, Zamfara state, with blasts occurring along the Malele and Dansadau-Malamawa roads. This marks the third such incident in just one week. The recent explosions severely affected the local communities, though casualty numbers are not yet clear.

Earlier this week, an explosion on the Gusau-Dansadau bridge claimed eight lives when a Golf car was destroyed. The police attributed the attack to the Lakurawa terrorist group.

This followed a bombing at Mai Gamme bridge on Sunday, intended to target residents of the Ungwan Galadima community in Maru LGA. The continued violence in Zamfara highlights growing security concerns, prompting widespread condemnation.