Many Feared Dead As Multiple Explosions Rock Niger Community

• Many people have been feared dead in Niger state after multiple explosions rocked Shiroro Dam.

• The explosion reportedly happened at about 12 noon on Tuesday.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that many people have reportedly been killed after multiple explosions rocked Galadiman, Kogo area, near Shiroro dam in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state.

It was gathered that the explosion happened at about 12 noon on Tuesday.

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As of the time of filing this report, the casualty figure could not be ascertained as the affected areas are not yet accessible due to fear of further possible explosions.

The explosion is coming after a blast that occurred in the same community in 2022.
Niger is one of the northern states most hit by insurgency.

Last Friday, terrorists killed Saleh Yakubu, the Councillor representing Allawi ward in the same Shiroro LGA.

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