Explosive Dangers: Bandits Target Northwest Nigeria Highways

Armed gangs, known as bandits, planted explosives on the Dansadau-Gusau road in Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria. The attack resulted in at least 12 deaths and numerous injuries. Authorities have deployed teams to neutralize explosives and are investigating the attack. This marks an escalation in tactics by these armed groups.

In a worrying escalation of violence, armed gangs in northwest Nigeria, referred to locally as bandits, have resorted to planting explosives on major highways, targeting civilians and security forces.

Recent attacks on the Dansadau-Gusau road in Zamfara state left at least a dozen dead and several injured, according to military sources and eyewitnesses.

The military has responded by deploying a specialized ordnance disposal team, working with local authorities to dismantle further threats and bring the perpetrators to justice. Locals are urged to stay vigilant in the face of rising violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)