The Kano state government has clarified that the early Tuesday morning explosion in the Sabon Gari area did not occur in a school. This came up to clear the air as to where the bomb which happened in Kano took place.
It was reported yesterday morning that a bomb blast in Sabon Gari area which led to the destruction of the school building with a number of Children allegedly injured while their is no clear indication of the casualty figures so far.
The state commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba said the incident happened at an animal feed store opposite the school along Aba Road, Sabon Gari area of Fagge local government.
Though the State Commissioner of Police, Samaila Dikko, while speaking to newsmen in the aftermath of his visit to the scene said that the explosion was not caused by a bomb.
He added that the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder explosion though extensive investigations will still be carried out.
However Emergency services have been on the scene to provide rescue services and ensure the security of the area, likewise the Police Explosive Ordinance Department have also visited the scene to determine the cause of the explosion.
