BREAKING: Explosion rocks Kano

 A huge explosion has occurred in the Sabon Garri area of Kano state with an unspecified number of person feared killed and wounded. 



The blast which went off at about 9am, occurred near a primary school along Court Road by Aba Road, with many children affected.

As at press time it was not clear whether it was a case of a bomb blast or as a result of a  gas explosion.

Meanwhile the police anti bomb unit and several security units have moved  to scene of the incident while residents of Sabon Gari of the metropolis have been thrown  in to utter confusion.

Hundreds of cars speeding  in different  directions to pick up children have left  huge  traffic  in many parts  of the affected  area.

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