The Zamfara State Police Command under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP A.M. Bello, psc+, mnips, has recorded another operational success in its ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and property across the state.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Yazid Abubakar said today, 13th June 2026, at about 1615 hours, operatives of the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in collaboration with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, successfully unearthed and safely destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to have been planted by bandits along the Kunchin Kalgo axis of Tsafe Local Government Area.
It said preliminary findings indicate that the explosive device was strategically planted to cause mass casualties among innocent road users and commuters. However, through the Command’s robust community engagement strategy, effective partnerships, and sustained networking with local community members, timely and credible information was received, enabling the operatives to respond swiftly and neutralise the threat before any harm could occur.
The Zamfara State Police Command commends the vigilance and cooperation of the local populace, whose support continues to play a vital role in ongoing security operations across the state.
The Command reassures residents that it is making tireless efforts to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for this criminal act. Additionally, convoy patrols have been deployed across the Command to prevent untoward activities and ensure the safety of residents and travellers.
The Commissioner of Police urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely information to security agencies, assuring them of prompt response and confidentiality.
