A community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State has come under terrorists attack after landmines suspected to have been planted exploded and injured two persons. The victims, Mr. Ezra and Nuhu Dogo werr on their way to Afapi from Chukuba village when the incident happened.

It should be recalled that in February this year, a landmine explosion which occurred along Galadiman Kogo axis in the same Shiroro Local Government Area affected the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operational vehicle killing four personnel instantly while the driver of the vehicle sustained very serious injuries.

Confirming the incident on Tuesday, Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun told our Correspondent that the two victims have been rushed to the hospital and are responding to treatment.

According to him, “the incident is true; the landmines exploded when they (victims) rode their motorcycle on it which exploded. Luckily they were rushed to the hospital.”

The President Lakpama Youth Assembly, Comrade Jibrin Allawa also confirmed the incident.

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