Tension arose in Kidandan Village, Kaduna State, as 10 children sustained injûries in an expl0sion while playing with an object found in the nearby bush.
Believed to be a bomb, the object exploded suddenly, causing injuries to the children.
The victims were rushed to Shika Hospital in Zaria for treatment.
The Village Head and a councilor confirmed the incident, stating that the police had visited the community, and efforts were underway to compile the names of the victims.
The nature of the object and the extent of injuries were not specified.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer was unavailable for comment.
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