The Kano state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has confirmed the death of 12 persons, including two suicide bombers, in today’s bomb attack on Kano Line Motor park on Zaria Road, Kano.
He did not say how many people were injured.
The explosion sounded at about 3:15 PM with thick smokes immediately billowing towards the sky and residents scampering for safety.
The vicinity of the scene of the incident is now deserted as security agencies and aid workers try to evacuate injured people to hospital, our correspondent says.
Residents fear heavy casualty “because of the the busy nature of the garage”.
An official involved in rescue activities at the scene of the blast also said over 30 others were injured and were being taken to the hospital.
“The bomber disguised as a traveller going to Kano. He even took his seat inside the car before detonating his explosive-laden vest,” the aid worker said, preferring anonymity because he is not permitted to talk on the matter.
A female suicide bomber had struck Monday at the GSM market in the town, killing five person and injuring several others.
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