Explosion from Suspected IED Sparks Fear in Kwara’s Woro Area

Tension has risen in Woro community, located in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, after an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on Monday morning left one person dead and others injured.

The Kwara State Government described the incident as disturbing, noting that it occurred in a region already grappling with security challenges.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, stated that the explosion happened when a vehicle triggered the device along a road outside the community.

“The IED went off as a vehicle drove over it on Monday morning,” Ajakaye said, clarifying that the blast occurred at a location some distance from Woro.

He revealed that a man in the vehicle died at the scene, while a woman and her child were also caught in the explosion. The woman suffered injuries and is currently responding to treatment, while the child was not harmed.

The development has heightened fear among residents, who say the situation has worsened concerns about safety in the area.

ZulQharnain Shero Musa, Special Assistant on Media to the Kaiama LGA Chairman, also confirmed the incident, noting that casualties were recorded but the total number is still unknown.

“There was an explosion around Woro this morning which claimed lives, but the exact number of casualties is still unclear,” Musa said.

He further noted that initial findings suggest suspected insurgents may have planted the explosive device.

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