DEATH TOLL IN SOKOTO IED EXPLOSION RISES TO EIGHT
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Agency report
The death toll from the explosion that rocked Gwabro village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State has risen to eight, following the deaths of two more women who succumbed to injuries sustained in the blast.
The tragic incident occurred during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and was triggered by a locally manufactured improvised explosive device (IED).
Garzali Raka, Security Adviser to the Tangaza Council, confirmed the latest casualties and noted that Gwabro village has remained under the grip of bandits for the past five years. The explosion took place in Dorawa, a location close to Lakurawa camp—a notorious bandit enclave. Raka also revealed that previous discoveries of unexploded devices in the area had been safely neutralized due to exposure to heat before detonation.
Sokoto State Police spokesperson, ASP Ahmed Rufai, also confirmed the incident. He said the IED detonated as victims were traveling from Gwabro to Zurmuku, exploding near a security post situated beneath a tree close to Zurmuku—an area also affected by ongoing bandit activity.
An eyewitness identified as Hashimu shared a detailed account of the tragedy, explaining that the explosion happened on Sunday afternoon. He said, in line with Eid tradition, villagers—especially youths—often travel between communities to pay Sallah visits to relatives. It was during such a journey that the victims encountered the deadly blast.
Sources from the area further reported that terrorists based in Lakurawa have long terrorized communities across Tangaza and Gudu LGAs, urging the government to act decisively to protect residents and restore order.
The explosion, which initially claimed six lives and left many injured, cast a shadow over the festive period and reignited concerns about escalating insecurity in the region. Residents and local officials are now calling for urgent, reinforced security measures to prevent further violence and bring lasting peace to affected communities.
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