Deadly IED blast rocks Gusau–Funtua highway (VIDEO)

News Deadly IED blast rocks Gusau–Funtua highway (VIDEO) Published on February 25, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); An improvised explosive device, IED, suspected to have been planted by bandits detonated early Wednesday along the Gusau–Funtua highway. This was disclosed by security analyst Bakastine on Wednesday. The explosion occurred between Kuceri and Magazu villages in Tsafe Local Government Area when a fully loaded commercial trailer transporting cement reportedly drove over the device causing panic. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Residents and community leaders have called on security agencies to urgently intensify patrols, surveillance, and intelligence gathering along the busy highway to prevent further attacks. Residents also offered prayers for the victims and appealed for lasting peace and stability in the region. Video Up Next US only targeting Nigeria’s oil – Sheik Gumi alleges Don't Miss Sowore confronts Umahi as woman tries to fight Minister in FCT police command [VIDEO] You may like IED explosion in Borno claims nine soldiers, several others wounded One child killed, Six injured in Borno IED explosion  Six dead as explosion rocks Gwabro village in Sokoto ISWAP claims responsibility for deadly IED attack in Borno 26 dead, 3 injured in devastating IED attack on Borno road IED planted by ISWAP explodes in Borno, injures one

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