Zamfara Police Destroy IEDs On Major Highway

The Nigeria Police Zamfara State Command has successfully unearthed and safely destroyed  Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to have been planted by bandits along the Kunchin Kalgo axis of Tsafe Local Government Area.

Zamfara State Command Public Relations Officer DSP Yazid Abubakar told newsmen on Thursday night that “on 13th June 2026, at about 4:15pm, operatives of the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in collaboration with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit,destroy explosive devices which were strategically planted to cause mass casualties among innocent road users and commuters. However, through the Command’s robust community engagement strategy, effective partnerships, and sustained networking with local community members, timely and credible information was received, enabling the operatives to respond swiftly and neutralise the threat before any harm could occur.

The Zamfara State Police Command commended the vigilance and cooperation of the local populace, whose support continued to play a vital role in ongoing security operations across the state.

The Command reassured residents that it is making tireless efforts to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for this criminal act. Additionally, convoy patrols have been deployed across the Command to prevent untoward activities and ensure the safety of residents and travellers.

The Commissioner of Police urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies, assuring them of prompt response and confidentiality.