JTF Discovers Bomb-Laden Car In Kano

An explosive-laden vehicle was intercepted in Kano yesterday.

It was parked at the ever-busy Zaria Road bypass in the metropolis before the Joint Task Force (JTF) men intercepted the vehicle and destroyed the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) loaded in it.

It was gathered that passers-by who saw the vehicle became apprehensive as people ran helter-skelter. 

An eyewitness said the vehicle was noticed at about 10:30am.

The Kano JTF was notified and its men quickly rushed to the scene. They discovered that the vehicle was loaded with explosives. The motive for parking the vehicle at that spot is yet to be ascertained. 

JTF spokesman Lt. Ikedichi Iweha said: "This morning, the JTF discovered the vehicle laden with explosives. My men hurriedly rushed to the area and in the process, they were able to detonate the explosives. We thank God that nothing happened. The area has been cordoned off and the vehicle moved for safe keeping.

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