Security agents step in as another explosion kills 1, injures 10 in Kaduna

Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs has revealed that state security agencies have come in to thoroughly investigate the explosion that hit a Kaduna community Saturday evening.

Aruwan made this known in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna.

The explosion which occurred in Kidandan village of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State claimed the life of a pupil of an Islamiyya school while ten others were reportedly injured.

“According to preliminary reports from the traditional institution and security agencies, one of the pupils learning under a local cleric picked up an object from the bush, which later exploded amidst his fellow pupils,” Aruwan explained.

He said that as of the time of this update, one pupil, Zaidu Usman, has been confirmed dead while about 10 others injured were receiving medical attention at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria.

Aruwan said, “Gov. Uba Sani of the state has received the report with shock and sadness, he has sent commiserations to the victims and their families, praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased and a quick recovery for the wounded.”

He said the governor has also appealed to parents and community leaders to increase their vigilance on the activities of their children and wards, given their susceptibility to various dangers.

The governor has also directed the ministry to liaise with the security agencies for an urgent investigation into the cause of the explosion, according to Aruwan.