- The deceased, a farmer identified as Isyaku Gambo, was blown up while conveying his farm produce to Bassa on a motorcycle, Daily Trust reports.
One person on Saturday lost his life in a devastating bombing explosion in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The explosion happened on the road between Unguwan-Usman village and Bassa after the deceased stepped on an explosive planted by terrorists.
The deceased, a farmer identified as Isyaku Gambo, was blown up while conveying his farm produce to Bassa on a motorcycle, Daily Trust reports.
“The incident happened today (Saturday), around 3 pm when the victim was returning home from the farm where he had gone to bring some farm produce home.
“This is the first time we are experiencing this and it is believed that the explosive device was planted by terrorists,” a source said.
As at the time of filing the report, the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, could not be reached for confirmation.