, believed to have been planted by bandits, shattered the early morning quiet along the Gusau–Funtua highway this Wednesday.){kind=link}
An improvised explosive device (IED), believed to have been planted by bandits, shattered the early morning quiet along the Gusau–Funtua highway this Wednesday.
The news of the blast was brought to light by security analyst Bakastine, who monitored the unfolding situation throughout the morning.
The explosion tore through the air between Kuceri and Magazu villages in the Tsafe Local Government Area.
A commercial trailer, heavily laden with cement, was making its way along the busy route when it reportedly rolled over the hidden device.
The sudden blast sent a wave of panic through the area, leaving commuters and locals shaken by the near-miss of a much larger disaster.
In the wake of the explosion, the atmosphere in the surrounding communities has turned to one of urgent concern.
Residents and local leaders are now pleading with security agencies to step up their presence, calling for intensified patrols and more robust intelligence gathering to clear the highway of such hidden threats.
As the community grapples with the close call, many have turned to faith, offering prayers for those caught in the chaos.
Their collective appeal remains the same: a desperate hope for the lasting peace and stability that has long eluded the region.