The bomb went off about 10AM on Monday July 28.
The suicide bomber, suspected to be a female, had slipped into the crowd of citizens buying kerosene at the Station before detonating the explosives. The suicide bomber and three others have been confirmed dead, eight persons are injured and rushed to the hospital.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba; “It is instructive to note that the Mega Station did not go ablaze due to the security barricade put in place by the Policemen on duty at the station. Such a situation would have clearly complicated the Emergency response.
“Security Forces have cordoned off the scene, and Police Bomb Disposal Experts are ‘sweeping’ the area.”
Citizens have been advised to stay off the scene, be vigilant and report any suspicious person(s) or activities to security forces.
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The Nigeria Police say a second explosion has rocked the ancient city of Kano. The police announced the fresh explosion via its twitter handle.
The explosion came less than five hours after a blast tore through the Hotoro area of the city, killing no fewer than five persons.
The police say the second explosion was also detonated by a female suicide bomber just like the first.
“One female suicide bomber about 18yrs died, 6 persons injured,” the police announced.
There is panic across the city and sorrow is etched on the faces of residents, our correspondent says.
The spokesperson of the Police in the state, Magaji Majiya, told newsmen that the suicide bomber targeted people going into the Trade Fair Complex along Zoo road.
“Because of the high security alert in town, everyone going into the complex is thoroughly searched,” he said. “When she approached the security men carrying out the search, she detonated the explosive device on which she hid under her Hijab.”
Mr. Majiya also said the explosion also injured six persons including two policemen.
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