Four dead in gas cylinder explosion at Sabon Gari quarters, Kano state

Kano state police command has clarified that the explosion which occurred in the state was caused by a gas cylinder, not bomb.

Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa disclosed that the explosion occurred at Aba by Court road, Sabon Gari quarters of the state.

He said the State commissioner of police, CP Samaila Dikko immediately led the command's combined teams of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Chemical Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defence (EOD-CBRN) and Operation Puff Adder to the scene at a building located at No. 01, Aba/Court Road, Sabongari Quarters Kano opposite Winners Kids Academy.

Four victims (3 males and 1 female) were confirmed dead, including a Wielder, named Mr. Ejike Vincent were removed and rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, where a Medical Doctor certified them dead.

Kiyawa stated that rescue mission is in progress.