Panic gripped residents and commuters in Kaduna State in the early hours of Sunday after three luxury buses were destroyed in an explosion at Mando Motor Park. The explosion reportedly occurred around 3:00am, sending shockwaves across the busy transport hub and nearby communities. Although no casualties were recorded, the explosion caused significant damage, leaving the buses completely burnt and disrupting activities within the motor park. A security source told our correspondent that preliminary investigations had commenced to ascertain the cause of the explosion. As of the time of filing this report, authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while security presence remained high around the motor park.

Source: Punch April 06, 2026 04:27 UTC