A suspected gas explosion has rocked the home of Nigerian journalist Abdulkareem Haruna, leaving two people severely injured and a newborn baby in a coma. The explosion, believed to have been caused by a faulty gas cylinder, occurred on Monday as the family was preparing for the naming ceremony of the infant.
Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism expert, shared the tragic news on his X handle, revealing the incident sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. The blast tore through the kitchen, causing significant damage and leaving the family devastated.
According to Makama, two individuals sustained serious injuries during the explosion. Most heartbreakingly, the newborn baby, just days old, was caught in the blast and slipped into a coma due to the trauma.
“Gas Explosion Rocks Journalist Abdulkareem Haruna’s Home, Injures Two and Leaves Newborn in Coma. In a tragic incident this morning, a sudden gas explosion occurred at the residence of journalist Abdulkareem Haruna, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood,” Makama posted on X.
He urged people to rally around the family, hoping for the swift recovery of the injured and praying for the newborn’s survival.
This tragic incident has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a joyous occasion for the family.
