By: John Bassey, Zamfara.

The Zamfara State Police Command has received a report of a tragic incident that occurred today, 27th December, 2025, at about 1430 hours, along the Magami–Dansadau Road, at Maikogo Village, Maru Local Government Area.

Information received from the Officer-in-Charge (OC), Magami outstation, indicated that an object suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), allegedly planted by unknown persons, exploded at the location.

According to a statement issued by DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR the state
Police Public Relations Officer, the explosion reportedly blew off a trailer, rendering it beyond recognition, and claimed more than 9 lives of some persons, including motorcycle riders who were in the vicinity as at the time of the incident.

At present, details regarding the exact number of casualties are still sketchy. However, security operatives have been deployed to the scene, and efforts are ongoing to ascertain the total number of casualties as well as to secure the area and prevent further harm.

The Command has commenced preliminary investigations into the incident, while relevant units, including explosive experts, are on ground to assess the situation.

Members of the public are advised to remain calm, vigilant, and promptly report any suspicious objects or movements to the nearest police station or security agency.
Further developments will be communicated accordingly.