5 die in Kano explosion- Police
The police command in Kano State, has confirmed the killing of at least five persons after an explosion in the state capital on Saturday.
Mr Adamu Ibrahim, the state Commissioner of Police, told newsmen in Kano on Saturday that 10 others sustained injuries from the explosion.
Ibrahim, said the suspected explosion involved an Explosive Ordnance Disposal ( EOD),personnel in a military-grade mortar vehicle.
“I received a call about the incident that had happened. When I arrived, I found that it was a suspected explosion – possibly an EOD on a military mortar bomb vehicle that exploded.
“Fifteen people were affected and rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. I rushed to the place and found out that five died and 10 are receiving treatment.
“The case is under investigation, but from the information I got, the vehicle came 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.
