Explosion kills six in Sokoto

At least six people were dead on Sunday following an explosion in Gwabro village, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in what police suspect to be an improvised explosive device attack.

Ahmad Rufai, spokesman for the state police command, confirmed the incident and the casualty figure but declined to comment on those responsible for the blast.

Eyewitnesses, including the Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area, Garzali Raka, said the victims have since been buried in line with Islamic rites.

Local sources alleged that the explosion may have been orchestrated by members of the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group, said to have been operating across Tangaza and neighbouring Gudu Local Government Area.

“The Lakurawa terrorists are mostly foreigners and have continued to disturb the peace in several villages across both councils,” one resident claimed.

The incident has heightened fear in the affected communities, with residents calling on federal and state authorities to urgently address the worsening security situation and restore peace to the region.

As fear grips the affected communities, residents are calling on the government at all levels to take urgent and decisive action to eliminate the terrorist threat and restore peace to the region.