According to the source, the explosives have effectively cut off several communities, disrupting farming activities, trade and access to healthcare.
Residents of communities across Nigeria's North-West have accused terrorists loyal to notorious bandits kingpin, Bello Turji of planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along major roads to isolate rural communities and target both civilians and security personnel, despite previous peace negotiations with the authorities.
Community sources who spoke to SaharaReporters said the latest tactic has heightened fear among residents, with several villages in Sokoto and Zamfara states effectively cut off as terrorists bury explosives on access roads.
One resident from Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State told SaharaReporters that the situation deteriorated after a peace arrangement between security agencies and armed groups around Bagega collapsed.
"I spoke with people from Anka and the situation is getting worse," the resident said. "Since the peace deal in Bagega broke down, nobody can move freely between Bagega and neighbouring communities. The terrorists have buried explosive devices along the Bagega-Anka road. People are afraid to travel because nobody knows where the next bomb has been planted."
