Kano explosion

Almost a week after the unexpected explosion that heavily shook part of Kano, the state Police Command has confirmed that last Tuesday’s explosion that hit Aba road in Sabon Gari area was from Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

Recall that the Police authorities had said the explosion was as of gas cylinder explosion which reared a building in pieces and killed at least nine people

In a fresh statement containing the new development on Sunday, police said two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The statement said this followed an outcome of investigation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal-Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense, EOD-CBRN, and Operation Puff Ader.

Also, names of the victims who died in the explosion and whose bodies were recovered and names released by the Police were Ejike Vincent (welder), Michael Adejo (chemical seller), Musa Kalla (tea seller), Christiana Abosede and Mary.

Others were Austin Dada, Madam Owoleke, Omo Ben and Bose Oladapo

Following the explosion that rocked the surroundings of private schools in kano, some people, including schoolchildren were reportedly dead or injured at Aba Road, Sabon Gari area of Kano on Tuesday.

It was initially gathered that the explosion emanated from a bomb. Meanwhile, the Kano State Police Command said it was caused by a gas explosion and confirmed four people dead so far