Passersby and students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria were thrown into panic on Tuesday when several rounds of ammunition reportedly fell from a moving bus along the Zaria–Katsina highway.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred directly in front of ABU Zaria’s main gate, as a commercial vehicle heading towards Katsina lost some of its cargo.
One witness, Musa, described the alarming scene:
“We suddenly saw the bullets drop from the bus as it sped past the gate. Before people could understand what happened, the vehicle had already disappeared.”
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Another student, who preferred to remain anonymous, called the incident “strange and frightening,” adding that many feared the ammunition could be intended for armed groups operating in Kaduna and Katsina states.
Bystanders quickly gathered the ammunition and alerted security operatives stationed nearby. Officials later arrived at the scene and recovered the rounds.
The video of the incident, which captured the ammunition falling from the moving bus, has since gone viral on social media, raising concerns about security on the Zaria–Katsina highway.
Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits
By: Zagazola Makama
Passersby and students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria were startled on Tuesday when several rounds of ammunition reportedly fell from a moving passenger… pic.twitter.com/Uiz79BjlKY
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