DEADLY EXPLOSION KILLS 4 IN SOKOTO

In a tragic development, at least four persons have been confirmed dead and three others severely injured following an explosion from a local welder’s shop at Isa local government area of Sokoto State this afternoon.

The Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Sanusi Abubakar confirmed that the explosion occured today while the PPRO put the casualty figure at four.

Abubakar explained that the explosion was not connected to the security challenges bedevilling the area, but as a result of an  explosion from a cylinder in the shop of the local welder in the area leading to the death of four persons.

He further revealed that hree others who sustained injuries and are in critical condition, are receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in the state