Seven children injured in ‘accidental explosion’ in Kaduna

Seven children were hurt following the accidental detonation of an object in Igabi local government area of Kaduna state.

Samuel Aruwan, the state commissioner for internal security and home affairs, confimed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.

According to a security report, the children, who were playing in the area, picked up the material from a nearby farm.

He said the object detonated while the children were playing with it.

“Security agencies have reported the accidental detonation of a substance at a residence in Ungwan Mangworo, Igabi Local Government Area,” the statement reads.

“According to the report, children playing in the area picked up the material from a nearby farm and began to play with it, not knowing what it was.

“In the process, it was accidentally detonated as the children continued to fiddle with it near their home.

“Seven of the children were injured by the explosion, and are now receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika.”

Aruwan said Nasir el-Rufai, the governor, expressed relief that the injured children were receiving treatment.

The governor tasked security agencies to conduct detailed investigation into the incident, and urged citizens to increase their vigilance.

Aruwan also advised citizens to contact the state security operation room with information about dangerous items or explosives found anywhere in the state.