Dynamite Explosion Kills One, Injures Six in Niger
Tragedy struck in Sabon-Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger, when a dynamite explosion killed one person and injured six others.
The incident occurred around 7:30 am on Sunday and was reportedly caused by dynamites stored in the area for mining purposes.
SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, confirmed that the blast affected about 12 houses in the area, causing widespread destruction.
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The victim, identified as Fatima Sadauki, lost her life in the explosion, while the six injured persons were rushed to General Hospital Kainji for medical attention.
The Commissioner of Police in Niger, CP Shawulu Danmamman, has ordered an investigation into the incident and dispatched the EOD-CBRN unit to the scene for assessment. The suspect responsible for keeping the dynamites in the residential area is currently at large. Normalcy has been restored in the area, with monitoring ongoing to prevent further incidents.
