By: John Bassey, Zamfara.

Zamfara state Police command under the leadership of CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba has once again recorded a huge success in neutralizing an Improvised Explosive Device IED in a joint security operation in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement by DSP Yazid Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, Gusau.

According to the statement, on 6/2/2026 at ab0800 hours, rd a joint security operation has successfully rendered safe an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists along the Danjibga–Kuncin Kalgo axis, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The joint operation comprised personnel of the Police EOD-CBRN Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and Military EOD, with heavy security backup from the Command, led by SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan.

Following the implementation of standard Render Safe Procedures (RSP), the team professionally and safely neutralized a pressure-plate IED discovered at the location. The explosive components were successfully recovered for further forensic examination.

After a thorough sweep and technical assessment of the area, it was certified free of any further IED threats, thereby ensuring the safety of commuters and residents along the axis.

The Zamfara State Police Command encouraged the members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.