Three bomb explosives have been discovered in a nearby bush, a few metres away from Ganaru village of the Zugurma district of Mashegu local council area of Niger State. A source from the community revealed that the farmers who were going for their farming activities discovered the explosive devices planted by the roadside and raised the alarm on Monday, 5th January 2026. Chairman of Mashegu local council, Mr Jibrin Egade, who confirmed the report, stated that the area has been protected from the people to avoid an explosion that could lead to casualties. Alhaji Mohammad applauded the government at all levels for their swift response, urging them to maintain the tempo of protecting the lives of the people. It would be recalled that this comes barely two days after over 30 people were grossly slaughtered in Kasuwa Daji market by terrorists in Borgu local council of Niger State.

Source: The Guardian January 06, 2026 20:58 UTC