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Explosion Rocks Kano Market

A security source in Kano town has just tipped SaharaReporters of an explosion in a market situated in Kano town.

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According to the security source, the blast is reported at a market popularly known as Kwari Market, but the actual nature of the blast and casualty is yet to be ascertained.

“Our men are on their way and I will brief you as soon as we get comprehensive details.” Also, the Police spokesperson in Kano, DCP Bagiga said he could not immediately confirm the nature of the blast.

The incident is coming barely two weeks after bombers killed over 100 persons and injured about 150 at Kano Central Mosque located inside Emir’s Palace in the ancient town.

 

UPDATE: Police spokesperson in Kano has just confirmed the bomb blast in a garage close to Kwari market. He said the level of casaulty could not be determined yet, but stated that it was a 'big' blast.