One person has died and seven others were injured after an Improvised Explosive Device exploded along the Bagega–Anka road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The explosion occurred on June 8, 2026, when a commercial Golf 3 Wagon carrying passengers from Bagega to Anka ran over the device. Security sources said the IED was allegedly planted by suspected bandits operating in the area.
Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident and said security forces responded swiftly after the blast. The command deployed specialised tactical teams to the scene in collaboration with the military.
The joint teams assessed the situation, secured the area, cleared the road, and restored normal movement along the route.
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Abubakar reiterated the command’s commitment to combating banditry and terrorism in the state, noting that security agencies had recorded significant successes in recent operations.
He added that efforts to eliminate criminal elements would continue and that “no stone will be left unturned in the fight against insecurity.”
The police also appealed to the public to support security agencies with credible and actionable intelligence, saying community cooperation remains vital to ongoing operations.
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