Explosion in Kwara community sparks fear and casualties
A recent explosion in the Woro community of Kwara State has heightened security concerns among residents. The blast, confirmed by Rafiu Ajakaye, involved an improvised explosive device (IED) that detonated as a vehicle passed by. The incident resulted in at least one death and left others injured, causing panic in an area already troubled by previous attacks. Local officials suspect insurgents may be behind the latest violence.
What happened
- Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, confirmed the explosion occurred along a road near Woro as a vehicle drove over an IED.
- The blast instantly killed a male victim, while a woman and her child in the vehicle were affected; the woman was hospitalized and is recovering, and the child was unharmed.
- ZulQharnain Shero Musa, Special Assistant on Media to the Kaiama Local Government Chairman, reported that the explosion caused casualties, but the exact number is still unknown.
- Preliminary findings suggest the IED was planted by suspected Boko Haram members.
- The community has faced previous violent attacks, including a deadly assault in February, leading to displacement and calls for increased security.
