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Kano Explosion: 4 Bodies Recovered, Dozens Of School Children Missing [VIDEO]
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4 Bodies Recovered, Dozens Of School Children Missing.
- Eyewitnesses said they saw a suspected suicide bomber who detonated an explosive on the street.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that four bodies have been recovered from the rubble with hundreds of schoolchildren still missing following an explosion on Tuesday, along Aba Road by Court Road, close to one Winners School Academy in the Sabon Gari area of Kano State.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but some witnesses said they saw a suspected suicide bomber who detonated an explosive on the street and the explosion affected the building adjacent to the school.
However, the Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said the cause of the explosion had not been determined.
According to the commissioner, “The incident happened at an animal feed store opposite the school along Aba Road, Sabon Gari area of Fagge local government.
“While the cause of the explosion and the damage it had done is yet to be officially ascertained, an investigation has since commenced to determine the cause, impact and measures to be taken,” he stated.
Malam Garba called on the people in the state, particularly those living in the area where the incident occurred to remain calm, while the government in collaboration with relevant agencies are working on the matter.
He further assured that the public will be kept abreast with any development, calling on people to desist from spreading unsubstantiated news.
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The entire place has been cordoned off by security agencies including Army, police, NSCDC, Fire Service and NEMA.
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