Eight Killed In Explosion At Kano School Of Hygiene, One Suspect Arrested

Photo from the scene of blast at the Kano School of Hygiene


At least eight persons lost their lives on Monday, June 23, in an explosion that took place at the Kano School of Hygiene along Sabuwar Kofa in Kano State.

According to the Commissioner of Police in Kano state, Adenrele Shinaba, who confirmed the number of casualties, the blast occurred at about 2:05pm at the School of Hygiene which is located along Bayero University Kano, BUK, road in Kano, and has suffered similar attacks in the past.

Addressing reporters at the scene of the blast, Mr. Shinaba also said several others were injured and have been taken to the hospitals for treatment. He also said one suspect was arrested in connection with the blast.
Reportedly, the school is adjacent to the private residence of Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar.

Ogbongegist.com reader Adamu Abdullahi Adamu witnessed the deadly incident as he was in the area to collect his OMR from WAEC official when the bomb went off.The first thing he did was call his significant other, Zainab, to ensure she was okay.


There are many casuallities, our reader says and adds that most of them are female students some of whom were there for admission exercise. Parts of human bodies lay scattered around, he reports, expressing his shock over the incident and doubting sanity of the perpetrator.

Many parents whose children could have been near the school, he says, are panicking as the police commissioner and secruty agencies are evacuting the victims.