A bomb explosion around Basaa in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State has killed a farmer.
The farmer, Isyaku Gambo, is said to have stepped on the explosive planted by terrorists on the road between Unguwan-Usman village and Bassa.
The incident occured while conveying his farm produce to Bassa on a motorcycle.
DAILY Trust reported that the explosion shattered Gambo’s body.
“The incident happened today (Saturday), around 3 pm when the victim was returning home from the farm where he had gone to bring some farm produce home.
“This is the first time we are experiencing this and it is believed that the explosive device was planted by terrorists,” a source said.
As at the time of filing the report, the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, could not be reached for confirmation.