Monday, April 6, 2026 - Panic gripped residents and commuters in Kaduna State in the early hours of Sunday after three luxury buses were destroyed in an explosion at Mando Motor Park.
The affected vehicles, belonging to Silver Transport
Company, were reportedly powered by compressed natural gas and had been parked
ahead of scheduled interstate trips.
The explosion reportedly occurred around 3:00am, sending
shockwaves across the busy transport hub and nearby communities.
According to Punch, loud blast forced residents and
passersby to flee for safety, fearing further explosions.
A manager with one of the logistics companies operating
within the park, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not
authorised to speak on the incident, said the explosion occurred while the
buses were stationary.
“The explosion happened when the vehicles were parked. They
were preparing for this morning’s trips,” the source said.
He disclosed that the buses were newly acquired, describing
the incident as both shocking and unfortunate.
“Thank God no one was inside the vehicles. They were parked
ahead of boarding passengers this morning,” he added.
The source, however, raised concerns over the increasing use
of compressed natural gas-powered vehicles, warning that more awareness and
safety measures were needed.
“These vehicles use CNG. We are not mature enough to handle
them. There should be more safety checks,” he said.
Although no casualties were recorded, the explosion caused
significant damage, leaving the buses completely burnt and disrupting
activities within the motor park.
Traders and transport operators in the area reportedly
suspended operations temporarily as security agencies moved in to secure the
scene.
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force were deployed to the
motor park shortly after the incident, cordoning off the area to prevent
further danger.
Other emergency responders were also seen at the scene,
assessing the situation and ensuring that no additional risks remained.
A security source told our correspondent that preliminary
investigations had commenced to ascertain the cause of the explosion.
“The police and other relevant agencies are already
investigating the incident. We want to determine whether it was due to a
technical fault or any other factor,” the source said.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had yet to
issue an official statement on the incident, while security presence remained
high around the motor park.
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