The Kano State Police Command on Tuesday said the explosion that rocked the capital city was triggered by gas cylinder and not a bomb as speculated.
According to the Commissioner of Police, Sama’ila Dikko, four persons have been confirmed dead.
He however said no school-children were among the dead.
“It is not a bomb explosion, it is a gas explosion, “A gas cylinder explosion.
“Because there is a welder, just by the place, and he is the first victim in this situation.”
He confirmed that rescue operations were still ongoing as bulldozers were being expected to clear the rubble.
Dikko added that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, was also investigating what led to the gas cylinder explosion.
He maintained that the scene was under control.
The blast, which occurred on Tuesday morning, affected some buildings and left several injured, including school children.
According to the state commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, the incident happened at an animal feed store opposite the school along Aba Road, Sabon Gari area of Fagge local government.
In a statement, Garba called on the people in the state particularly those living in the area where the incident occurred to remain calm while government, in collaboration with relevant agencies, are working on the matter.
The commissioner assured that government would keep the public abreast on any development and warned people to desist from spreading unsubstantiated news.
