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Zamfara Market Incident: Gunpowder Explosion Details
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, a tragic incident occurred at the bustling Talata Mafara market in Zamfara State, Nigeria. A gunpowder explosion resulted in numerous injuries among traders and customers. Reports indicate that over 50 individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries, with some sources reporting fatalities.
Eyewitnesses described the explosion as sudden and powerful, causing widespread panic as people scrambled for safety. The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation. Emergency responders and security personnel were promptly deployed to the scene to assist victims and secure the area.
The injured have been transported to nearby medical facilities, including the General Hospital in Talata Mafara and Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital in Sokoto, for treatment. The local authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
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