Tragedy struck the Abakpa area of Kaduna State on Tuesday when an explosion claimed the lives of two children and left three others injured.
The blast, which occurred near the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has thrown the community into mourning and raised fresh concerns over safety in the area.
The deceased have been identified as 13-year-old Imam and six-year-old Nasrin. Eyewitnesses say the explosion caused panic among residents, many of whom rushed to the scene in confusion and fear.
While the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, security agencies have arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough investigation.
One resident, who spoke anonymously to Daily Trust, recounted his harrowing experience.
He explained that he was taking a bath when he heard the explosion. He rushed outside to find Imam, one of the victims, and attempted to take him to the hospital.
The resident said, “The explosion occurred very close to my house. I was taking my bath when I heard the explosion, I ran out to see what has happened. I saw one of the affected victims, Imam, and tried to take him to the hospital but he died before we got to the hospital.”
Details of the incident remain unclear at this time, but the explosion has left the community shaken, with many residents in shock and fearful for their safety.