Police: Silver Luxury CNG Gas Vehicle has a minor explosion at Mondo Motor Park Kaduna not a bomb explosion

From Babangida Abdullahi Gusau

The Kaduna State Police Command debunked the rumour of Bomb explosion in Mando Motor park.

A statement by the Command Spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan said, the LNG used for a travelling vehicle of a transit company exploded in the night.

“We 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. DSP Mansir said.

The statement further said, 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.
The vehicle has since been evacuated to a safe location, and the area secured. No casualties or loss of property were recorded, and normal activities have resumed in the area.

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.

The Kaduna State Police Command urges 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.