Kano State government has banned the import of scrap materials from North East Nigeria following a deadly explosion at a scrap yard in the Hotoro area of the city.
The blast, which killed five people and injured several others, is believed to have been caused by explosives hidden in the scrap.
Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Ibrahim Umaru, said investigations linked the explosives to materials from the insurgency-affected region.
He said the ban is a safety measure, not a blanket stop on the scrap business, but only on imports from high-risk areas. Violators will face legal action.
