Two Dead, Several Injured In Bwari School Explosion
•By Our Reporter
ABUJA – Tragedy struck the Kuchibiyu community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) when an explosion rocked a school, leaving one person dead and three others injured.
The Chairman of Bwari Area Council, John Gabaya, confirmed the incident, stating that the explosion occurred in a school housing students recently brought in by a Malam from Katsina.
“I visited the scene and saw one of the dead bodies,” Gabaya said. “The Malam who brought the students from Katsina has been taken in for questioning by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to help with investigations.”
According to eyewitnesses, the explosion instantly claimed the life of one person, while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Among the injured was a girl selling “awara” (a local delicacy) to the students at the time of the incident.
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“The explosion affected four people in total. Unfortunately, one person died on the spot, while three others, including the girl selling food, were rushed to the hospital,” Gabaya added.
When reporters visited the scene, emergency responders and security personnel, including the police bomb disposal unit, were present to secure the area and investigate the cause of the explosion.
The injured victims are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, while security agencies have commenced an in-depth investigation into the incident.
Authorities have yet to confirm the source or nature of the explosion. However, the interrogation of the Malam who brought the students is expected to provide vital information.
Residents of Kuchibiyu community are urged to remain calm as security agencies work to ensure their safety and unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
This unfortunate incident has heightened concerns over safety in schools and the need for proactive measures to protect students and residents from similar occurrences.
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