The Niger state police command has confirmed that an explosion that rocked the Sabon Pegi area of the Mashegu local government area of the state on Sunday was caused by dynamites stored in a residential building.
According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the explosion led to the death of one Fatima Sadauki, while six others sustained injuries and were rushed to general Hospital Kainji, new Bussa, for medical attention.
He further revealed that the incident affected about 12 houses in the area, causing significant damage to properties.
In response to the tragic event, the commissioner of police, Niger state command, cp Shawulu Danmamman, has ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
This latest incident comes just a week after a fuel tanker explosion along the Dikko-Maje-Minna road, further raising concerns over public safety in the state.
