9 dead bodies were recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building beside a primary school, following explosions from gas cylinder on Aba Road in the Sabon Gari area of Kano State earlier today.

DG of NEMA Mustapha Habib Ahmed was at the site of the incident and coordinated the rescue operations in collaboration with sister agencies.

Recall Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who was on scheduled consultations with party Delegates and Stakeholders in Kano, made a stop at the scene of the incident for on-the-spot assessment of the situation.

Two other persons injured by the explosion were taken for treatment at Airforce Hospital, Kano, as rescue operation is concluded, following complete removal of rubble from the location.