₦airaland Forum

No fewer than five people have been killed by a suspected explosion involving a military-grade mortar bomb in Kano.

15 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Daily Trust reports that the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, caused panic in the affected area and drew emergency responders to the scene, including security personnel and medical teams.

The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who arrived at the scene shortly after the explosion, said the blast may have originated from a military ordnance believed to have been improperly handled or transported.

“I received a call that something serious had happened. When I arrived, I found that it was a suspected explosion—possibly a military mortar bomb. Fifteen people were injured, and unfortunately, five died,” he said.

He added that the victims were quickly evacuated, with some taken to nearby hospitals.

“The situation is still under investigation, but we understand the vehicle involved may have come from Yobe State.

“Preliminary findings suggest the explosive material was being transported by a trailer, but it remains unclear whether the vehicle was carrying military personnel or contractors,” he added.

He said authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause of the explosion or the ownership of the explosives.

“Security agencies are currently investigating the incident. The facts will be clearer once the investigation is completed,” the Commissioner noted, urging the public to remain calm.

SmartPolician:
These northerners are really out to wreck this government. Whenever a southerner comes into power, bombs start blowing up in the north.

Tinubu should work with Akpabio to review our constitution so that everyone can start heading their region. This one Nigeria is not working!

Ofunaofu:
Can we now conclude that this country has no government just as Tinubu said during the Goodluck Jonathan regime?

Elusive001:
They said that Tinubu's regime is better because during GEJ's time, bombs were going off. They do not know that to checkmate bombs is more harder than checkmating killers who spend hours at a place killing and maiming. The time spenr by the killers is enough for security agents to respond. But what does the government do? Plan for 2027.

It is easier to fight killers who go physically to attack people than dictating bombs.

KennethOkonkwo:
The north really want this power






The fact that Peter OBI is not in their option makes their whole plot a FAILURE

Zionmdde:
It doesn't matter, they should stop distracting tilumbu from his 2027 agenda. Mr president doesn't concern himself with anything not related to re-election.

The governors are happy, the senate are happy, all politicians are happy, the rest of the people can be blown to hell, who cares?

SmartPolician:
These northerners are really out to frustrate this government. Whenever a southerner comes to power, bombs start blowing up in the north.

Tinubu should work with Akpabio to review our constitution so that everyone can start heading the 6 regions. This one Nigeria is not working!

iwaeda:
https://dailytrust.com/five-killed-as-bomb-explodes-in-kano/