By Uzair Adam Imam
President Muhammadu Buhari met with the family members of Kano explosion victims for commiseration.
President Buhari who was reportedly in Kano for the Nogerian Air Force Week event, met with the victims family at the Kano State Emir Palace.
The president also commiserated with the Emir and the Kano state governor on the unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of innocent people.
The explosion which the police said was caused by a gas/chemical explosion, had also seriously injured dozens of people.
Speaking earlier, the governor of Kano said the government already gave N9million as compensation to the family of the deceased persons.
Ganduje added that N2million was also given to 10 persons seriously injured and N1million was given to those with minor injuries.
He stated: “A business centre, African Centre, affected by the explosion was given N2million while Winners Academy, which students suffered injuries from the explosion and the its glasses shattered got N1million.”
On his part, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, expressed gratitude over the president’s kind gesture.
