The Kaduna State Police Command has dismissed reports suggesting that an explosion at Mando Motor Park was caused by a bomb, clarifying that the incident involved a gas-powered vehicle.
According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, the incident happened around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday within the premises of Silver Luxury Travel, a transport company located at Mando Garage in Kaduna.
Hassan said police operatives swiftly moved to the scene after residents reported hearing a loud blast.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident involved a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered luxury bus belonging to Silver Luxury Travel, which exploded due to overfilling of its gas tank,” he said.
He explained that the damaged vehicle was later moved to a secure location, while security personnel cordoned off the area to maintain safety.
The police spokesman further stated that there were no deaths, injuries, or damage to surrounding property, adding that normal activities had resumed in the area.
Hassan said the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, CP Muhammad Rabiu, had directed a thorough investigation into the incident to establish the exact cause and prevent a recurrence.
He also disclosed that officers from the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were deployed to the scene as a precaution.
The command advised the public to always verify information before circulating it, particularly on security matters, in order to avoid causing panic. Toronto
