From Maryam Aminu, Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has clarified that the explosion that occured in Mando Motor Park in Kaduna involved an LNG-propelled luxury bus not Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as earlier reported, belonging to Silver Luxury Travel, which exploded due to overfilling of its gas tank.
The incident is said to have occurred around 4:00 a.m. when the vehicles were parked in preparation for interstate trips later in the day.
A manager with one of the logistics companies operating within the park, who spoke on condition of anonymity said the explosion happened while the vehicles were stationary.
He noted that the buses were newly purchased saying, “Thank God no one was inside the vehicles as they were parked to board passengers this morning.”
However, the police spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hasana in a statement said, “The Kaduna State Police Command wishes to set the record straight regarding reports of an alleged explosion in Kaduna by some media.
“On 5th April, 2026, at about 0300 hours, a loud sound was reported at Silver Luxury Travel a luxurious bus traveling company located at mondo motor park were the vehicles used gas instead of diesel or petrol at Mando Garage, Kaduna. Upon receipt of the report, detectives were promptly dispatched to the scene.”
He noted that preliminary findings revealed that the incident involved an LNG-propelled luxury bus belonging to Silver Luxury Travel, which exploded due to overfilling of its gas tank.
He further disclosed that the vehicle has since been evacuated to a safe location, and the area secured adding, “No casualties or loss of property were recorded, and normal activities have resumed in the area.”
He noted that the commissioner of police Kaduna state command Cp Muhammad Rabiu has since ordered a full investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident to avoid future occurrence and bomb disposal unit of Nigeria police force has been dispatched to the scene.
He then urged members of the public to verify information before sharing, particularly on matters relating to security, as the spread of unverified reports can cause unnecessary panic.
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