A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered bus ignited in a conflagration at Kaduna’s Mando Motor Park around 3:00 AM on Sunday, April 5th, with the resulting blast spreading to two nearby luxury buses. The Kaduna State Police Command has officially confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the incident. Authorities are now urging the public to remain calm and refrain from disseminating unverified information or ‘fake news’ regarding the explosion.
In a statement released Sunday, April 5th, Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson Mansir Hassan confirmed that a Silver Luxury Travel bus exploded due to an overfilled gas tank. Hassan noted that no casualties were recorded in the incident, and police detectives have since been mobilized to the scene to maintain order and conduct further investigations.
“On 5th April, 2026, at about 0300 hours, a loud sound was reported at Silver Luxury Travel, a luxurious bus traveling company, located at Mando motor park, where vehicles used gas instead of diesel or petrol,” Police 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 Psc, mni, 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.”
