Police have said that the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that detonated in Kaduna on Saturday were concealed in three empty bottles of yogurt.
This was made known on Sunday by the police authority.
The Next Edition recalls that the Saturday incident, which occurred in badarawa area of Kaduna metropolis, resulted in the death of one child, aged seven and the injury of two others, aged nine and seven.
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In an update on the incident, spokesperson of Kadunai Police Command, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said Improvised Explosive Devices were concealed in three bottles of popular children’s Juice (Viju Milk).
“Three Children picked up the bottles but unknown to them, they contained explosive substance; the children started playing football with the bottles, as a result two of the bottles exploded, injuring the three children.
According to reports, the victims were, however, rushed to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital for treatment, where one of them died owing to injuries he sustained from the explosion.
“One of the victim was treated and discharged, while the third child is still receiving treatment.
“The Command’s Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD) is carrying out a holistic forensic analysis of the device with a view to apprehending those responsible for this heinous act,” he said.
