An explosion on Aba Road in Kano State’s Sabon Gari area is believed to have killed many.
As of the time of filing this report, details about the explosion were still sketchy.
However, images from the scene revealed that many buildings were damaged, one of which is thought to house a primary school.
One of the videos that went viral also showed injured schoolchildren being escorted away from the scene of the accident.
Parents were looking for their children as well.
“My children,” one of them was heard saying.
The visuals also confirm that the blast might have claimed several lives with at least one corpse seen on the floor.
A crowd had gathered right after the blast with some people trying to help the injured and others lamenting the damage.
Initial visuals from the explosion site showed several schoolchildren being moved away from the scene. One of them was injured. This led to speculation that the explosion occurred in a school.
But the Kano State Government has said that was not the case.
The Commissioner for Information in the state, Muhammad Garba, said in a statement the blast happened at an animal feed store opposite the school.
There has been confusion about what the cause of the explosion was with some reports saying it was a bomb.
The commissioner, however, said the cause of the explosion and the damage it cause had not been ascertained.
According to him, an investigation has commenced to determine the cause, impact, and measures to be taken.
He called on people in the state, particularly those living in the area where the incident occurred to remain calm while the government works with relevant agencies on the matter.
He cautioned the public against spreading unsubstantiated news and gave the assurance that the government would keep the public updated on any development on the matter.