17 May 2022 | 10:27 AM UTC
Nigeria: Explosion in Kano, Kano State, May 17
Explosion in Sabon Gari area of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, May 17. Casualties likely. Avoid the area.
Event
An explosion has been reported along Aba road in the Sabon Gari area of Kano, Kano State, May 17. The nature of the explosion is unclear. Casualties are likely.
Increased security and road closures are likely in the vicinity of the explosion over the coming hours.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.
