One dead, six injured as dynamite explosion rocks Niger community
By Jeffrey Agbo
Niger State Police Command has confirmed that a dynamite explosion in the Sabon Pegi area of Mashegu Local Government Area on Sunday claimed the life of one woman and injured six others.
In a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the victim, identified as Fatima Sadauki, was killed when dynamites stored in a residential building by one Yushau, allegedly for mining purposes, detonated.
The blast, which occurred in a densely populated area, caused significant damage to at least 12 houses. The injured were rushed to General Hospital Kainji, New Bussa, for treatment.
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SP Abiodun noted, “The explosion of dynamites occurred in densely populated residential buildings in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area, on Sunday.
“The suspected dynamites were stored in a residential house by one Yushau for a purported mining activity.”
Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Danmamman, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable.
This tragedy follows another recent disaster in Niger State—a fuel tanker explosion on the Dikko-Maje-Minna road—raising heightened concerns over public safety and disaster prevention in the state.
