The death toll from a recent explosion in Gwabro village, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has increased to eight.
Two women died from injuries sustained in the blast, which occurred during Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
The explosion was caused by a locally made improvised explosive device (IED).
Garzali Raka, Security Adviser to the Tangaza Council, confirmed the update, noting that Gwabro has been under bandit control for five years.
The explosion site, Dorawa, is near Lakurawa camp, a known bandit stronghold.
Raka also mentioned previous discoveries of unexploded devices in the area that were neutralised by heat before detonation.
Police spokesperson in the state ASP Ahmed Rufai confirmed that the IED exploded as victims traveled from Gwabro to Zurmuku, detonating near a security post under a tree close to Zurmuku another area plagued by banditry.
Residents and officials have since called for strengthened security measures to curb further violence and restore peace to the state.
