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There has been explosion in Kano on Tuesday which is believed to be a suicide bomber attack.
However other sources are saying it was a gas cylinder explosion.
The mutilated body of a man said to be a suicide attacker was found at the site but government officials said investigation was still ongoing to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
Pointblanknews.com is yet to confirm if a suicide bombing attack did take place.
The state Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said the cause of explosion had not been determined.
According to the commissioner, “The incident happened at an animal feed store opposite the school along Aba Road, Sabon Gari area of Fagge local government.
“While the cause of the explosion and the damage it had done is yet to be officially ascertained, investigation has since commenced to determine the cause, impact and measures to be taken,” he stated.
Young schoolchildren were seen being evacuated from the scene, some bloodied and in clear distress.
The Kano State police command has so far confirmed that four bodies have been pulled from the scene while emergency services continue search and rescue operations.