Kano bombings: 12 persons dead-JTF

Security forces in Kano this morning announced that twelve people have been confirmed dead and some others sustained injuries in the aftermath of bombings by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in the city, Monday night. 

 

A statement issued by the Joint Task Force (JTF) spokesman, Capt. Ikedichi Iweha, in Kano said, “Twelve persons were confirmed to have died from both incidences while a couple of others who sustained various degrees of injuries were rushed to hospital for medical attention.”

 

 The statement further explained that, “At about 2105 hours 29 July 13(five minutes past nine pm), sounds of simultaneous explosions were triggered by persons suspected to be members of the Boko Haram terrorist group between numbers 38 – 41 New Road and Igbo Road by Enugu Road all in Sabon Gari area of Fagge Local Government Council of Kano state.

 

“This latest incidence could have been avoided if citizens maintained vigilance to observe when packages are dropped as it was in this case contrary to reports circulating in some section of the media of the attack being one by suicide bombers.

 

 “You may recollect that the JTF had urged residents of Kano metropolis to keep an eye on their environment as members of the terrorist sect had planned to drop packages in bags or cartons in areas with high human traffic. 

 

 “While the JTF and other security agencies will not rest on its oars to rid the state of all terrorist elements, the general public is enjoined to report promptly, all unattended packages or suspicious persons to the closest security agency for immediate action.

 

 “The JTF and other security agencies will continue to count on the support and cooperation of the people of Kano to achieve an atmosphere of peace conducive for business,” the statement said.