Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has expressed deep sorrow over a deadly landmine explosion reportedly planted by terrorists along the Mai Lamba–Mai Kogo road, linking the Dansadau and Magami communities of the state.
The Governor conveyed his condolences in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, describing the incident as heartbreaking and deeply unfortunate.
According to him, the explosion claimed the lives of four persons, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.Governor Lawal prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased, asking Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant their families and loved ones the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the blast.He disclosed that he had directed that all victims currently receiving treatment be immediately taken to appropriate hospitals and provided with urgent medical care.
Reaffirming his administration’s resolve to tackle insecurity, the Governor vowed that, by the grace of Allah, such heinous acts perpetrated by bandits and terrorists would soon be brought to an end in Zamfara State.
Governor Lawal also sympathised with the people of Dansadau and Magami communities, assuring them that the state government remains steadfast in strengthening security measures to protect lives and property across the state.
Reporting by Aminu Dalhatu