Residents of Danmani community of Rigasa under Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State panicked following an explosion on Friday night, a report by Daily Trust said.
The incident happened close to a P.O.S operator shop near Abubakar Sadiq Mosque, according to residents.
It was gathered that an object believed to be explosive was found close to a motorcycle belonging to the POS operator.
A local vigilante in the community, who craved anonymity, said the explosion injured the POS operator, who was later rushed to hospital.
”The man was rushed to hospital for treatment because his legs and finger nails were badly affected. The case has been reported to police,” he said.
Another resident, who simply identified himself as Shehu, said three people sustained injuries in the incident.
According to him, a team of anti-bomb squad arrived the scene and detonated another explosive.
“Among the three injured persons, the P.OS operator is unconscious and receiving treatment at 44 Hospital, while the remaining two person sustained mild injuries,” he said.
The state government and police are yet to comment on the incident.
Spokesperson for the police in Kaduna, ASP Jalige Mohammed, did not answer calls.
The latest explosion comes a few weeks after the state government through the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, warned residents to be vigilant following reports of terrorists plans to plant IEDs at schools, markets and worship places.
