Explosion

By Sabiu Abdullahi 

A devastating explosion rocked a mosque in Gadan Village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, on Wednesday, leaving 24 people critically injured.

The blast occurred during the early morning Subhi Prayer, sending shockwaves through the community. 

According to the Kano Police Command, the explosion is believed to have been caused by a petrol bomb, although a full investigation is still ongoing.

The police were quick to respond to the scene, cordoning off the area and rushing the victims to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano for treatment. 

In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed that 20 male adults and 4 male children were among the injured.

He also revealed that the principal suspect, Shafi’u Abubakar, aged 38, has been arrested and is currently in police custody. 

According to the suspect, the explosion was a result of a prolonged family disagreement over inheritance.

He allegedly targeted those he believed had cheated him, who were present in the mosque at the time. 

The police have assured the public that a detailed investigation is ongoing and that more information will be released as it progresses. 

The victims and their families are in the thoughts and prayers of the community as they recover from this devastating incident.

By Ahmad Deedat Zakari

The Kano State Government has clarified the fake news on explosion. An explosion rocked Kano at the early hours of Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

It was earlier reported that it was a bomb blast on many social media platforms. However, the State Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, has dismissed the erroneous claim.

On the other hand, the Kano State’s Police Commissioner, Sama’ila Shuaibu Dikko, said it was a gas explosion.

“It was a gas explosion. There was a welder around the area and his gas cylinder exploded just very close to a private school… we have recovered four casualties, including the welder and a female. No child was affected,” Dikko told journalists after the incident.

While cautioning people to desist from sharing unsubstantiated stories, the Commissioner added that further investigations were underway.