Five children were reportedly killed in a suspected bomb explosion at a farm in Yammama village, Malumfashi Local Government area of Katsina State.
According to the Katsina State Police Command in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, six other children were injured in the blast which occurred at about 11:30 a.m on Saturday.
“DPO Malumfashi reported that a loud sound was heard inside the farm of one Alhaji Hussaini Maikwai.
“On receipt of the information, the DPO led Operation Puff Adder to the scene.
“The explosion killed five children that belonged to one Alhaji Adamu of Yammama village in Malumfashi local government area.
“It also injured six other children, who were sitting under the tree inside the farm,” he said.
The police spokesman disclosed that the affected children went to the farm to cut grass for animals, when the incident happened.
Isah said those injured have been taken to Malumfashi General Hospital for medical attention.
He revealed that the scene had been preserved, while detectives from Police EOD and CID are currently conducting investigation. (NAN)