Police uncover, detonate bomb in Kano

POLICE in Kano State, on Monday, uncovered and detonated an explosive abandoned near a second generation bank on Murtala Muhammed Way, Kano.

According to the state Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Mr Magiya Magaji, the bomb was concealed in a bag and kept very close to the bank premises.

The PPRO disclosed that the strange object attracted the attention of some customers and passers-by who promptly drew its attention to the management of the bank.

Following this, the bank immediately notified the police command on the development, after which men of the bomb disposing unit were mobilised and dispatched to the scene.

According to him, “the bomb experts after examining the object, discovered it to be an explosive and immediately blew it up at the scene of discovery.”

Majiya, however, added that after the bomb was detonated no one sustained any injury, adding that normalcy was restored to enable people in the area continue with their normal businesses.