could have been another fatal bomb blast in the ancient city.
Police operatives averted the calamity after discovering a Peugeot 406
car with registration number AA 513 ZAK, loaded with explosives at the
mosque of Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu at Goron Dutse.
Bomb experts neutralized the explosives immediately and no casualty
was recorded.
Below is a statement from the official website of the Nigerian Police force
On Saturday, the 26th July which is an eve to this year's Eid Fitr
celebration by Muslims all over the world, the Kano State Police
Command wishes to inform the general Public that at about 10:40pm a
distress call was received from the members of the community that a
Peugeot 406 white in colour with reg. No AA 513 ZAK was discovered
abandoned at the gate of Isiayaku Rabiu Mosque located at Goron Dutse
Qtrs Kano.
On receipt of the information, our men led by the EOD Personnel were
mobilized to the scene and discovered the said vehicle was loaded with
IEDs primed to be detonated during today's Eid Fitr's Prayers. We
immediately disconnected and dislodge the EIDs safely without causing
any injury or damage. If you recall that, the Command is always on air
and sometimes physically going round to sensitize the general public
on security tips, public awareness and sensitization which result to
this success. I urge all citizens of this Country to join hand and
support the Command and all the security agencies in fighting
terrorism and all forms of criminal activities In the State and the
nation in general.
On our part we would continue to give our very best in providing
adequate security of lives and properties as well as maintaining law
and order in the State.
On behalf of officers and men of the Command, I wish all the good
people of Kano State a Happy Eid Fitr. Thanks and God bless you all.
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