Four siblings have sustained injuries following the explosion of a tear gas canister at Bakin Kwata, Sharada area of Kano metropolis.
According to a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, on Thursday, the incident occurred on Wednesday.
It was gathered that the explosion produced heavy smoke, burning sensations, and choking irritation, prompting the Bomb Disposal Unit to cordon off the area for safety and conduct a post-blast investigation.
One of the victims, Khadeeja Rabiu, 17, sustained serious injuries on her right hand and other parts of her body, while her siblings, Fatima, 15, Alamin, 11, and Suleiman, 3, sustained minor bruises.
All were taken to Murtala Muhammed Hospital for treatment.
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During the investigation, police recovered the handle, safety lock pin, and rotating guard of a tear gas canister, with a strong peppery odour still perceived at the scene.
Findings revealed that the canister had been scavenged from a nearby refuse dump and brought home by one of the children, where it later exploded in the hand of Khadeeja.
Authorities said the garbage site was further screened for possible hazardous materials, and the community was sensitised on the dangers of picking unknown objects from refuse dumps.