by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Tensions were at the climax Saturday afternoon when explosion reportedly rocked a community in Kaduna State, leaving about 10 children seriously injured.
Investigation has reportedly commenced in the area, in Kidandan community, Giwa LGA of Kaduna State, following the explosion, which allegedly injured the children who were said to be playing with the explosive device.
Although, the authorities were yet to react to the incident, journalists were told that the explosion occurred on Saturday afternoon, causing tension and fears in the predominantly Hausa community.
A source confided that “Fear gripped Kidandan Village in the Giwa LGA of Kaduna State on Saturday afternoon, as ten children suffered injuries in a sudden explosion.
“The incident occurred, while the children were playing with an object discovered in a nearby bush. Emergency services and investigation is ongoing,” he said.
Pictures of the victims obtained by journalist showed them bloody as they were being attended to by residents. They were later rushed to Shika Hospital in Zaria for treatment.
The Village Head, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Ruka, also confirmed the incident, saying he was trying to compile the names of the victims because the police had visited the community.
“Ten people were injured and no death, but they were taken to the hospital for treatment. Right now, I’m compiling their names,” he said.
Councilor Representing Kidandan Ward Abdullahi Ismail, who confirmed the incident, said the children picked the object in the bush where they went to fetch firewood.
“I was told the children picked the object in the bush when they went looking for firewood. It exploded and injured them badly,” he said.
Another community leader (who did not want to be named) said he saw the intestine of one of the victims, while others had their legs broken.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansur Hassan, later confirmed the incident, adding that nine people were injured by the object picked by some young boys from bush, saying the Police Command has detailed personnel to the area to ascertain the situation and give them comprehensive reports.