One Feared Dead As Vehicle Hits Explosive In Sokoto

One person was feared dead while several others sustained injuries after a passenger vehicle reportedly struck an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Kurawa–Sabon Birni road in Sokoto State.

NEWSNGR learnt that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, raising concerns over the alleged use of explosives by suspected bandits in parts of the North-West.

Local sources said the vehicle was conveying passengers from nearby communities to Sabon Birni when it ran over the explosive device.

A security analyst, Bashir Altine Guyawa, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post.

“The vehicle was conveying passengers early this morning on their way to Sabon Birni when the unfortunate incident happened,” he wrote.

Eyewitnesses said the blast damaged the vehicle and left several passengers injured. Residents who arrived at the scene reportedly assisted in rescuing victims, while relatives searched for their loved ones.

The exact number of casualties had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

The incident has heightened fears among residents of Sabon Birni and neighbouring communities who rely on the road for transportation and trade.

Community leaders urged security agencies to intensify surveillance and clearance operations along rural roads to prevent further attacks.