IED explosion kills scores in Kwara community
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By Demola Akinyemi, ILORIN
There’s currently tension in Nuku village, near Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, as yet to be identified number of people have been reported killed when a car exploded after driving over an IED.
The IED was suspected to have been planted by bandits in Nuku village.
Vanguard reliably gathered that the incident happened Monday morning, with only one survivor reported, among occupants of the vehicle.
Account by eyewitnesses said that the explosion occurred just about 200 metres from Woro — a community still reeling from the February 3, attack by suspected terrorists. That incident left nearly 200 people dead and about 176 others abducted.
It was gathered that the vehicle was moving toward the community when the IED suddenly detonated, causing a loud blast that sent panic across nearby settlements.
The exact number of casualties from the incident is yet to be officially confirmed. But residents said that the impact was devastating.
They said that the incident had further heightened tension in the Kaiama Local Government and surrounding areas, expressing fear over renewed attacks.
They also called for increased security presence to prevent a recurrence.
Efforts to get confirmation from the authorities at the Kwara State Police Command proved abortive, as calls put through were not answered.
Also Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Dr Rafiu Ajakaye, couldn’t confirm the development at press time.
Meanwhile, community leaders are urging calm as security agencies intensify surveillance in the area.
A disturbing development – Govt
The Kwara State Government confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing development in a region already battling security challenges.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said the explosive device detonated along a road outside the community as a vehicle passed over it.
“The IED went off as a vehicle drove over it on Monday morning,” Ajakaye said, noting that the explosion occurred some distance from Woro.
“The IED went off as a vehicle drove over it on Monday morning,” Ajakaye said, noting that the explosion occurred some distance from Woro.
Confirming the development, the Special Assistant on Media to the Chairman of Kaiama Local Government Area, ZulQharnain Shero Musa, said the explosion resulted in casualties, although the full extent is yet to be determined.
“There was an explosion around Woro this morning which claimed lives, but the exact number of casualties is still unclear,” Musa said.
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