The Improvised Explosive Device that was detonated in Kaduna on Saturday was concealed in three empty yoghurt containers, the police revealed on Sunday.
Saturday incident, which occurred in Badarawa Area of Kaduna metropolis, resulted in the death of one adolescent child, aged seven and the injury of two others, aged nine and seven.
Giving an update on the incident, the spokesperson of Bauchi Police Command, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said an Improvised Explosive Device was concealed in three bottles of popular children’s Juice (Viju Milk).
“Three Children picked up the bottles but unknown to them, they contained explosive substance; the children started playing football with the bottles, as a result, two of the bottles exploded, injuring the three children. One of the victims was treated and discharged, while the third child is still receiving treatment. The Command’s Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD) is carrying out a holistic forensic analysis of the device with a view to apprehending those responsible for this heinous act,”