2 suspected suicide-bombers killed by their bomb in Kaduna

Two suspected suicide bombers were on Tuesday killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna, while on their way to an unknown destination.

A third casualty, suspected to be a member of the team, escaped with injuries.

The suspects were conveying the device concealed in a television case when it exploded before arriving at their destination.

Eyewitnesses said a commercial bus carrying passengers narrowly escaped the explosion.

The incident, which occurred around 4.10 p.m., caused heavy traffic along the road as security agencies cordoned off the area.

Bees took over the scene of the explosion, stinging curious people and security agents, who rushed to the spot.

The police evacuated the bodies of the suspected persons to an unknown hospital.

Spokesperson of the state’s Police Command, Abubakar Balteh, confirmed the incident, saying that investigation had commenced.

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