Gas Explosion Leaves Family Of Eight Dead

Sympathizers have flooded a house at Dan Musa , the headquarters of the Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State to mourn a family of 8 who were said to have died during a has explosion.

Neighbours said the victims included three women and five children .

The incident occurred on Saturday evening when one of the victims was cooking.

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It was further learnt that the gas cylinder being used for the cooking exploded leading to the tragedy .

The spokesman for the Katsina State Police Command, SP Isah Gambo, confirmed the incident but provided no details.

One of the victims whose name was given as Maryam Shuaibu was said to have visited the town from Abuja to attend a wedding .

A brother of one of the victims, Mai Yusuf Lawal , who also confirmed the incident, prayed for the repose of their souls .

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