Bombs explosion, on Sunday occurred in Mando area north metropolis in Kaduna state causing pandemonium and panic in the entire area.
But Kaduna State Police Command has said it was minor explosion which occured in the early hours of Sunday and not a bomb explosion as allegedly reported by some media organisations.
In a statement issued by Police spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan on Sunday, stated that “We wishes to set the record straight regarding reports of an alleged explosion in Kaduna by some media.”
The statement said, “On 5th April, 2026, at about 0300 hours, a loud sound was reported at Silver Luxury Travel a luxurious bus traveling company located at Mando Motor Park, where the vehicles used gas instead of diesel or petrol at Mando Garage, Kaduna.
Police said, “Upon receipt of the report, detectives were promptly dispatched to the scene”.
“Preliminary findings revealed that the incident involved an LNG-propelled luxury bus belonging to Silver Luxury Travel, which exploded due to overfilling of its gas tank.
“The vehicle has since been evacuated to a safe location, and the area secured. No casualties or loss of property were recorded, and normal activities have resumed in the area.
“The commissioner of police Kaduna State Command Cp Muhammad Rabiu, has since ordered a full Investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident to avoid future occurrence and bomb disposal unit of Nigeria police force has been dispatched to the scene.
“The Kaduna State Police Command urges members of the public to verify information before sharing, particularly on matters relating to security, as the spread of unverified reports can cause unnecessary panic.
