Six reported dead in Kano bomb blast

At least six persons were reported killed yesterday after bomb hit Maiduguri road, opposite NNPC filling station in Hotoro area of Kano State.

Though the military authority is yet to make any official announcement but an eyewitness said he saw the bodies of at least six people.

It was further learnt that the dead included the suicide bomber, three policemen and two others.

A resident of the town, who simply gave his name as Salami, said he just left the city when the incident occurred.

“I couldn’t help thinking this could happen”, he said.

The Kano State Police PRO, ASP Musa Majiya, who confirmed the incident, said that there was no confirmation of the casualty figure yet. “Yes, it is true. We are at the scene now and we are rescuing people. When we are through, we will talk to the press”, he said.

source: dailypost.ng