Governor Yero said investigations into the blast have already commenced while security operatives are combing the area for suspects.
Police and the Nigerian military are on the scene in the aftermath of the bomb blast that rocked the Asikolaye/Bakin Ruwa area along the Kaduna western bypass on Tuesday.
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Nerves are frayed with what is believed to be yet another terrorist attack by the Boko Haram in Nigeria’s northeastern region. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, the governor of Kaduna state issued a press release to the national media that SaharaReporters obtained. Below is the release coming within hours of the blast.
“His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero has called on residents of Kaduna and indeed entire citizens of the State to remain calm over the minor blast that occurred in Asikolaye area of the State Capital Tuesday evening.
“In a statement by his Director General, Media and Publicity, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, Governor Yero urged citizens of the State to be more vigilant on happenings around and should not hesitate to report suspicious characters or activities to nearest security agencies.
“The minor blast which happened around Asikolaiye area of Kaduna metropolis claimed no casualties, except for two persons who sustained minor injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment.
“Governor Yero said investigations into the blast have already commenced while security operatives are combing the area for suspects. He pledged the administration's commitment to protecting life and property of citizens of the State.
“He urged citizens of the State to go about their lawful businesses without fear as security agencies are on high alert to avert plots by agents of darkness aiming attack innocent people.
While praying that God should expose those trying to cause mayhem in the land, the Governor called on the people not to despair and to remain confident of the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
AHMED MAIYAKI
DIRECTOR GENERAL
MEDIA AND PUBLICITY
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Details of fatalities, casualties and other damage that rocked the Asikolaye/Bakin Ruwa area remain sketchy at the time of this updated report.
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