By Uzair Adam
A powerful explosion rocked a company located along the Eastern Bypass in Kano on Saturday morning, leaving five people dead and injuring 10 others.
The blast was reportedly triggered by a military mortar bomb suspected to be among items transported on a truck carrying carbine.
Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, confirmed the incident, stating that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause and ownership of the explosive materials.
He disclosed that the vehicle involved came from Yobe State, though further details remain unclear.
“Preliminary findings suggest the explosive material was being transported by a trailer coming from Yobe, but it remains unclear whether the vehicle was carrying military personnel or civilians,” he said.
Bakori added that security agencies were still trying to confirm the exact cause of the explosion and whether the vehicle belonged to the military or private individuals.
He urged the public to remain calm as security operatives continue their investigation.
“The facts will be clearer once the investigation is completed,” he noted.
The injured victims were taken to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), where five were confirmed dead, and 10 others are currently receiving treatment.
The Commissioner said it was still unknown whether any security personnel were among the casualties but assured that the police would conduct a thorough probe into the matter.
“The police are working to identify the cause of the explosion and determine the extent of the damage,” he said, promising to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.