Female suicide bomber explodes NNPC mega station in Kano

A female suicide bomber this Monday morning exploded NNPC mega station in Kano, where several people were reportedly lined up to buy kerosene.

According to eyewitness account a female suicide bomber killed several people by joining the queue and detonating her explosives.

"A suicide bomber who was milling in the crowd set off explosives concealed under her dress," said Habibu Ali, a fuel vendor in the targeted Hotoro neighbourhood. "Several people, mostly woman, were killed."

The suicide bomb went off at a NNPC Mega station at Hotoro quarters along Maiduguri road, Kano at about 10:00 a.m. The suicide bomber is believed to be injured and not dead.
Security forces have since cordoned the scene and police Bomb Disposal experts are sweeping the area. According to police force Spokesperson, Frank Mba, citizens are advised to stay off the scene.

Meanwhile Police has confirmed the attack, adding that the suicide bomber and three others have been confirmed dead, eight persons are injured and rushed to the Hospital.

In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Acp Frank Mba, said the Security Forces have cordoned off the scene, and Police Bomb Disposal Experts are "sweeping" the area.

He advised Citizens to stay off the scene, be vigilant and report any suspicious person(s) or activities to security forces. Full scale investigation has commenced, intensive patrol of the city is ongoing. He added.