JUST IN: Terrorists Assault Commuters in Zamfara, Burn Automobiles, Kidnap All Passengers

Terrorists on Friday attacked commuters alongside the Danjibga–Kuncin Kalgo street in Tsafe Native Authorities Space of Zamfara State, burning two autos and abducting all passengers on board.

Experiences point out that the assailants blocked the street earlier than launching the assault.

The terrorists reportedly set the 2 autos ablaze after seizing their occupants, whose whereabouts stay unknown as of Saturday.

A safety alert platform, Bakatsine, confirmed the incident on Saturday, noting that the assault as soon as once more highlights the persistent insecurity on main roads throughout Zamfara State.

Days after a lethal Improvised Explosive Gadget (IED) explosion claimed at the very least eight lives, Nigerian safety forces had cleared the Gusau–Magami–Dansadau Street in Zamfara State and declared the freeway secure for public use.

The clearance adopted an emergency joint operation launched after the December 27 IED blast alongside the Magami–Dansadau axis, which additionally led to property destruction and sparked widespread panic amongst residents and travellers.

Performing on the directive of the Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, specialised Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) groups have been instantly deployed to comb the freeway amid fears that extra explosives could have been planted alongside the strategic route.

The operation introduced collectively Police EOD models, Navy EOD operatives, and the Joint Job Pressure beneath Operation Fansa-Yamma.

The sweep was carried out with armed safety offering cowl all through the train.