Bomb explosion has injured two persons around Yazufa Junction, Hayin Danmani in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This was confirmed by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan in a statement.
According to the statement, security agencies says the Improvised Explosives Device (IED) was planted in a motorcycle of one Mohammed Hassan, a POS operator in the area.
The preliminary investigations revealed that Hassan at the close of business, went to pick up his motorcycle where it was parked close to his shop, and upon starting the motorcycle, it exploded.
The statement explains that the explosion resulted in serious injuries to Hassan, a yet-unidentified passer-by and a roof of nearby structure was damaged.
The statement also adds that Personnel of the Police anti-bomb squad arrived at the scene to remove the debris and also disabled a second device found planted in the motorcycle.
The injured persons are receiving treatment, in a medical facility as investigations proceed.
Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i however expressed shock and sadness at the report, and wished the injured persons a speedy recovery.
The Governor reiterated calls for increased vigilance by citizens to the threat of explosives being placed by terrorists to cause harm and destruction.
