US EditionCNG Bus Explosion Destroys Three Vehicles in Kaduna
Police said detectives and a bomb disposal unit are investigating the blast, while authorities have not confirmed casualties or the exact cause.
- On Sunday at about 2 a.m., an LNG-propelled luxury bus belonging to Silver Luxury Travel exploded at Mando Motor Park in Kaduna. Preliminary findings indicate the incident resulted from an overfilled gas tank, with no casualties reported.
- Newly purchased as part of Nigeria's push to adopt CNG-powered buses to reduce transportation costs, the stationary vehicles were destroyed in the blast. Authorities noted no one was inside during the early morning incident.
- Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan confirmed on Sunday the incident was not a bomb explosion. The Commissioner, Muhammad Rabiu, ordered a full investigation to ascertain the circumstances and prevent future occurrences.
- Residents near Mando Garage reported panic following the loud explosion, though authorities restored calm afterward. Experts warn that CNG transition requires strict adherence to safety protocols, including proper cylinder installation and routine maintenance.
- This incident is expected to intensify calls for stronger regulatory oversight and improved infrastructure as Nigeria deepens its transition to gas-powered transportation. The Kaduna State Police Command urged the public to verify information to prevent unnecessary panic.
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The Kaduna State Police Command on Sunday clarified that the explosion reported at Mando Motor Park, was not a bomb blast but a minor incident involving a gas-powered vehicle. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said in a statement that the incident occurred at about 3:00a.m. on Sunday at the premises of Silver … The post Police speak as CNG bus explodes in Kaduna appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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