An explosion has rocked Aba Road, the Sabon Gari area of Kano State, leaving several people injured with some feared dead.
The cause of the blast is unknown at the moment but pictures show that it left several injured including school children. Also, the pictures showed several school children being moved away from the scene.
While visuals from the explosion showed several school children being moved away from the scene, with some injured, this sparked speculation that the explosion occurred in a school. However, the Kano State Government has said otherwise.
Muhammad Garba, Commissioner for Information in the state, said in a statement that the blast happened at an animal feed store opposite the school.
While some claimed it was a bomb blast, the commissioner said the cause of the explosion and the damage caused had not been ascertained. According to him, an investigation has been launched to determine the cause, impact, and measures to be taken.
The commissioner called on people in the state, especially those living in Sabon, to remain calm while the government works with relevant agencies on the matter.
He also cautioned the public against spreading fake news and assured all that the government will share update on the issue.
