- The deceased were said to have met their end while attempting to test Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp set up by notorious and wanted extremist leader Bello Turji
Rampaging terrorists wreaking havoc across Nigeria’s northern region have lost two members to bomb explosion.
The explosion happened at Barikin Daji Village and Dan Bagudu Hills, both located in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The deceased were said to have met their end while attempting to test Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp set up by notorious and wanted extremist leader Bello Turji.
Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, disclosed the development in a post on his X handle on Friday.
Makama stated the explosion caused panic among residents of nearby communities, including Garin Gwale Village, forcing many to flee their homes out of fear of further attacks.
“The explosion is said to have resulted from an IED mishap during a high-risk testing exercise conducted by the bandits under the supervision of a key lieutenant of Turji, identified as Dogo Auta.
“According to credible intelligence reports, the extremist group had recently received a consignment of weapons, ammunition, and IED-making materials transported via camels to the camp. The materials were reportedly intended to facilitate increased attacks in the area as directed by Turji,” Makama said.
He also disclosed that extremist groups in the northwest are increasingly adopting IEDs to target military bases, patrol teams, and civilian areas.
The security expert further warned that the abundance of explosives from illegal mining activities in the region could exacerbate the situation, leading to heightened security threats