Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano
Five corpses have so far been recovered from the scene of the gas explosion that occurred today, Tuesday at the Sabon Gari, in Kano.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Information Mal Muhammad Garba while giving update on the incident.
He further disclosed that the incident occurred at a welding workshop owned by a 25- year man named Vincent Ezekwe.
Items so far recovered after the incidence include welding cylinder, carbide and other welding items, the commissioner explained.
He said the rescue Search is still on going.
The gas cylinder explosion which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday took place at the welder’s shop which is on the ground floor of the building where a school is located. The explosion brought down the building. Those hurt and dead include pupils of the school.
Kano State Commissioner of Police CP Sama’ila Dikko confirmed the incident.
