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Two suspected bandits met their end during a botched attempt to test Improvised Explosive Devices at a camp associated with notorious extremist leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State.
According to intelligence sources, the incident occurred in Barikin Daji Village and Dan Bagudu Hills, both in Talata Mafara Local Government Area.Credible reports reveal that the extremist group had recently received a shipment of weapons, ammunition, and materials for IED production.Zagazola reports that the explosion created panic among residents in nearby communities such as Garin Gwale Village, forcing many to flee their homes.
Extremist groups in northwest Nigeria are increasingly utilizing IEDs to target military installations and civilian areas. Security experts warn that the availability of explosives from illegal mining in the region could heighten attacks by bandits and terrorist groups.
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