Suspected IED explosion kills minor, injures six in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in the early hours of Tuesday in Abakpa area of Kaduna North Local Government Area, killing one minor and injuring six others.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the explosion occurred around 8 a.m., April 22, 2025, causing panic among residents in the densely populated community.

The deceased minor was identified as Abubakar Mohammed, while the six injured persons, including three other minors, were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

A resident who witnessed the incident and spoke under condition of anonymity that the device exploded suddenly near a residential compound, leading to several casualties.

Security personnel, including bomb disposal experts and police operatives, quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area.

Authorities have commenced an investigation to ascertain the nature of the explosive and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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