Explosion kills six, injures others in Plateau community

<p>A suspected electrical explosion has claimed the life of six persons in Kabong Central Community, a suburb within Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.</p>, <p>The incident, which occurred on Saturday at about 2 am, left two others critically injured.</p>, <p>DAILY POST gathered that the explosion at a transformer triggered fire within the vicinity.</p>, <p>According to a source in the community, “the blast sent shockwaves throughout the area, causing widespread panic and fear among the residents.</p>, <p>“Also destroyed are shops, with losses estimated to be in millions of naira.”</p>, <p>When contacted, the Spokesman of the State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo confirmed the incident to DAILY POST.</p>, <p>Alabo said, “Yes we are aware of the incident at Kabong Central, which claimed the lives of six people and left two critically injured.</p>, <p>“One of the injured persons is receiving treatment at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, while the other is receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.</p>, <p>“As I speak to you, I have visited the family of the deceased on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Julius Alawari, to condole with them.”</p>, <p>“However, preliminary reports said that the fire incident was caused by an electrical explosion in the area.</p>, <p>“But I can’t really say what actually happened, as investigation has commenced to unravel what led to the fire incident”, he maintained.</p>