It was earlier reported that explosion attack occurred in NNPC mega station Kano this morning Monday, July 28, 2014. Read it here. It has been revealed that a female suicide bomber targeting women lining up to buy kerosene killed several people

"A suicide bomber who was milling in the crowd set off explosives concealed under her dress," said Habibu Ali, a fuel vendor in the targeted Hotoro neighbourhood. "Several people, mostly woman, were killed."

The suicide bomb went off at a NNPC Mega station at Hotoro quarters along Maiduguri road, Kano at about 10:00 a.m. The suicide bomber is believed to be injured and not dead.


Security forces have since cordoned the scene and police Bomb Disposal experts are sweeping the area. According to police force Spokesperson, Frank Mba, citizens are advised to stay off the scene.