Dozens of children feared dead after huge explosion rocks primary school in Nigeria leaving ‘charred bodies’ on street

DOZENS of children are feared dead after a huge explosion at a primary school in Nigeria. The blast rocked the Sabon Garri area of Kano state at around 9am this morning, as hundreds of schoolchildren headed to class. The blast rocked the Sabon Garri area of Kano state this morningTwitter TWITTERHorrifying footage showed charred bodies strewn across the street[/caption] According to witnesses, multiple people were killed by the eruption while numerous others have been injured. Bystanders shared horrifying videos of the aftermath of the incident, showing charred bodies littered in the street. The clips show chaotic scenes as parents desperately searched for their children amongst the crowds. Terrified youngsters were seen sobbing as they wade through the swarms of people and stepped over dead bodies as they seek safety. Men and women tightly clutched their kids, most of them covered in dust, amid the panic. Sabon Gari Market President Nafi’u Nuhu Indabo confirmed the incident to the BBC, saying it affected many people, including schoolchildren. The cause of the explosion is not yet clear. Police, anti-bomb units and several security teams have responded to the incident. Locals have been advised to avoid the area due to the risk of a secondary explosion.