In the shadow of Ahmadu Bello University's grand gates, chaos erupted on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. A sack burst open from a speeding passenger bus, scattering live ammunition across the Zaria-Katsina highway like deadly confetti.
Eyewitness Musa, a local trader, watched in horror. "The bus flew past, and suddenly, bullets rained down right in front of the main gate," he recounted, voice trembling. Before anyone could react, the vehicle vanished toward Katsina, leaving stunned students and commuters frozen.
Panic rippled through the Samaru area, home to ABU's bustling campus and nearby federal institutes. Bystanders, hearts pounding, scooped up the rounds, dozens of gleaming 7.62mm specials, sources whisper to prevent mishaps.
A nameless ABU student, eyes wide with dread, called it "a nightmare unfolding." Whispers spread fast: Could this be smuggled stock for the bandits terrorizing Kaduna's dusty roads? Kidnappings here claim lives weekly, fueling endless fear.
Security teams swarmed the scene within minutes, cordoning off the spot opposite Everyday Restaurant in Dogon Ice. They secured every last round, but questions linger like smoke. Was it an accident, or a careless slip in a darker trade?
No arrests yet, and police remain tight-lipped. As Zaria holds its breath, this spill exposes the fragile line between daily life and lurking danger. In a region scarred by violence, one dropped bag reminds us: Safety is never guaranteed.
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