An electrical explosion has claimed the life of six persons in Kabong Central Community, a suburb within Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday at about 2 am, left two others critically injured.
According to reports the explosion at a transformer triggered fire within the vicinity.
A source in the community told newsmen that, “the blast sent shockwaves throughout the area, causing widespread panic and fear among the residents.
“Also destroyed are shops, with losses estimated to be in millions of naira.”
Spokesman of the State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo told newsmen that “Yes we are aware of the incident at Kabong Central, which claimed the lives of six people and left two critically injured.
“One of the injured persons is receiving treatment at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, while the other is receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
“As I speak to you, I have visited the family of the deceased on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Julius Alawari, to condole with them.”
“However, preliminary reports said that the fire incident was caused by an electrical explosion in the area.
“But I can’t really say what actually happened, as investigation has commenced to unravel what led to the fire incident”, he maintained.
