A deadly explosion rocked a residential area along the Eastern Bypass early Saturday, killing five people and injuring 15 others, authorities confirmed.
The blast is suspected to have involved a military-grade mortar bomb transported in a trailer believed to have come from Yobe State. The trailer was reportedly carrying scrap metal, a business recently banned in Maiduguri, prompting transport to Kano.
Kano State Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori arrived at the scene shortly after the explosion. He confirmed the casualties and said the injured were rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for urgent medical care.
“Preliminary findings suggest the explosive material was being transported by a trailer, but it remains unclear whether the vehicle belonged to military personnel or contractors,” Bakori said. He added that security agencies are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause and ownership of the explosives.
The explosion caused panic among residents and drew a swift response from emergency teams, including security agents and medical workers.
This incident follows a recent suicide bombing at a crowded fish market in Konduga, Borno State, which killed at least 10 civilians and injured seven others.
Authorities have appealed for calm as investigations continue.
