The blast was allegedly targeted at suspected bandits who have been terrorizing residents along the border areas linking Nasarawa and Benue states, see graphic photos.

The State Police Command's spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, verified this in a statement on January 25, 2023, and stated that the tragic incident happened on January 24, 2023, in the Rukubi community of the Doma LGA.

However, he asserted that the state police command is collaborating with other security organizations and the state government to identify the events that led to the blast and apprehend those responsible.

"It is unfortunate that such a thing happened. Twenty-seven of the herdsmen were killed after a bomb exploded in Doma LGA. The police and other security agencies are working round the clock to understand what led to the attack and track down those involved in the act," he stated.

Reacting to the sad incident, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, vowed to ensure that those behind the killing of the herdsmen are apprehended and made to face the law.