The Kano state police command has confirmed the death of five people from a military grade explosive in the state.
It revealed that the unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday at a scrap collection company located at Eastern bypass in the state.
According to the police the vehicle was coming from Yobe state when the explosion happened.
The Commissioner, Kano State Police Command, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori said he was informed of an emergency explosion in the area.
He added that on arrival, he witnessed the explosion scene.
“It was a military EOD personnel. It was a military model bomb that exploded. 15 people were injured, and taken to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.”
He added that on arrival at the hospital, five people were confirmed dead, while 10 others were receiving treatment.
The Police Commissioner said from preliminary investigation, the vehicle came from Yobe, adding that though the matter is under investigation, he was informed that the vehicle carrying the bomb was a truck from Yobe state.
CP Bakori assured of details as soon as more investigation into the matter is done.
