CNG bus explosion destroys three vehicles in Kaduna

An aboriginal greeting detonation astatine Mando Motor Park successful Kaduna has destroyed 3 luxury buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

The incidental occurred astatine astir 3 americium portion the vehicles were parked successful mentation for interstate trips aboriginal successful the day.

A manager of Silver Transport Company, who sought anonymity and whose buses were affected, said the detonation happened portion the vehicles were stationary.

He stated that the buses were recently purchased, adding, “No 1 was wrong the vehicles. They were parked to committee passengers this morning.”

He explained that the buses were powered by CNG, expressing concerns implicit its usage.

He added that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and different applicable agencies were astatine the country to find the origin of the explosion.

“They are carrying retired investigations to ascertain what caused the incident,” helium said.

The Kaduna State Police Command, successful a statement, said the insignificant detonation that occurred successful the aboriginal hours of Sunday was not a weaponry explosion.

A connection issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, connected Sunday noted, “We privation to acceptable the grounds consecutive regarding reports of an alleged detonation successful Kaduna by immoderate media.

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