Deadly Kano Blast: Police Finally Reveal What Really Happened — It’s Not What You Think

Published June 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the recent explosion in the state was caused by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), not an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) as initially feared.

This clarification was made in a statement by the Deputy Public Relations Officer, Hussaini Abdullahi, who said findings were based on a thorough post-blast investigation conducted by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit of the command.

Abdullahi explained that the UXOs were unknowingly transported with scrap metals from Yobe State, and one of them detonated during the offloading process at Yongxing Steel Company, located along Ring Road, Mariri Quarters, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at about 11:30 AM.

So far, nine UXOs have been recovered from the scene—seven initially and two more in a follow-up sweep.

The explosion tragically claimed five lives and left several others injured, who are currently receiving treatment at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.

Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a quick recovery.

The police assured the public that there is no current threat to public safety and urged residents to remain calm and continue with their normal activities. They also encouraged citizens to report any suspicious activity or items to law enforcement using designated emergency lines.