Kano: Early Morning Explosion Kills Five, Seriously  Wounds Others

By Ayodele Oni

An explosion at a metal scrap factory located at Mariri, along the Kano-Maiduguri Road, has claimed  five souls. 15 others sustained serious injuries.

Another report stated that the explosion involved a military-grade mortar bomb.

Kano State Police Command confirmed that  five people lost their loves while many are receiving treatment at a hospital.

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.

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 to nearby hospitals while the dead were taken to the morgue.

“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 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.