On the 3rd July, 2021 at about 1615hrs there was an explosion at Shagari Close Badarawa Kaduna as result of a suspected Improvised Explosive Device concealed in three (3) bottles of popular children’s Juice (Viju Milk).
Three Children picked up the bottles on ground which unknown to them they contained explosive substance, used them as football, as a result the two bottles exploded injuring three children namely; Abubakar Aminu, Abubakar Abdullahi and Abdullahi Abubakar all males.
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The victims were however rushed to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital for treatment where unfortunately Abubakar Aminu died owing to injuries he sustained from the explosion. Abubakar Abdullahi was treated and discharged while Abdullahi Abubakar is still receiving treatment. In the meantime, normalcy has been restored, the scene of the incident is under investigation.
The Command’s Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD) is carrying out a holistic forensic analysis of the device as effort is on high gear to unveil and possibly apprehend the perpetrators of the act.
The Command is hereby assuring the people of Kaduna metropolis and environs that there is no course for alarm as the situation is under firm grip of security agencies while the public are advised to go about their normal business and to report any suspicious object or persons to the nearest Police formation for prompt action.
ASP MUHAMMED JALIGE
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
KADUNA STATE COMMAND
