Two individuals have lost their lives due to an explosion involving gunpowder at the Talata-Mafara Market in Zamfara State.
The event, which took place on Tuesday, instigated significant panic as both vendors and customers rushed to find safety in the crowded marketplace.
An eyewitness reported to Channels Television that the explosion was traced back to a shop that specialized in the production of locally made firearms.
Yahaya Yari, the Chairman of Talata-Mafara Local Government, confirmed the occurrence during a telephone interview with Channels Television on Wednesday.
He mentioned that those injured have been transported to Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital in Sokoto for necessary medical care.
“I received a distress call this afternoon regarding this unfortunate incident; 44 individuals sustained injuries and have been sent to Usman Danfodio Teaching Hospital, Sokoto for treatment, and fortunately, no lives were lost,” Yari remarked.
Zamfara State has seen improvements in security as military forces have intensified their efforts against banditry and kidnappings.
The prevalence of locally manufactured firearms, commonly utilized by vigilante groups, has raised significant concerns regarding safety and regulation.
The council chairman announced a complete prohibition on the sale of locally made firearms within the market.
Yari indicated that he has directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Talata-Mafara to implement this ban without delay.
“This is not the first occurrence; similar incidents have happened twice prior to today. I have declared a ban on the sale of locally made guns in the market by local blacksmiths, as we cannot continue to endure such tragedies.
“I have instructed the DPO of Mafara to enforce this ban immediately. Anyone wishing to sell such items should do so from their residence, rather than in an open market, thereby endangering the lives of innocent individuals,” the council chairman asserted.
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