The Commissioner of Police in Kano state, Adenrele Shinaba, has
said that eight persons were killed in Monday’s bomb blast at the School
of Hygiene in Kano.
He said the blast occurred at about 2:05pm.
The School of Hygiene is located along Bayero University Kano, BUK, road in Kano which has suffered similar attacks in the past.
Addressing reporters at the scene of the blast, Mr. Shinaba also
said several others were injured and have been taken to the hospitals
for treatment. He also said one suspect was arrested in connection
with the blast.
He said further information will be provided in the course of the investigation of the incident.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast although the
insurgent Boko Haram has carried out similar attacks in Kano and other
northern states.
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