The number of casualties in the bomb explosion that occurred in Kaduna, Kaduna State earlier today has been officially put at six dead, 16 injured.
The Commissioner, Kaduna State Police Command, Mohammed Jinjiri Abubakar, who gave the figure, said the dead included one of the suicide bombers.
Abubakar, who spoke with newsmen said those injured were receiving treatment in various hospitals in the metropolis.
He said two cars were used for today’s operation by the suspected members of dreaded sect, Boko Haram, adding that based on intelligence report, his men were able to track the vehilces.
He said both vehicles were going to be used for the operation in Kakuri/Sabon Tasha.
He added: “The two vehicles were pursued by Detective Corporal Francis Marcus, and then suddenly one of the vehicles hit the other, thereby causing a serious bomb explosion between the two vehicles on Junction road by Sardauna Crescent in Kaduna.
“The explosion was massive, which resulted in the death of the suicide bomber and five persons with 16 people injured victims who were passersby.”
He appealed for calm, saying: “I want to appeal to the people of the state to remain calm and to go about their lawful businesses and to report any suspicious movement to security agents for further investigation and action.”