President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with families over the loss of lives in the Sabon Gari, Kano, gas explosion in which nine casualties were reported, and directed officials to provide adequate treatment for the injured persons.

In a statement, the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu said the gas explosion in Kano is very sad expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and wished the injured people a speedy recovery.

President Buhari commended the immediate steps taken in response to the incident by the agencies of the State Government, the National Emergency Management Authority, NEMA, the military, Police, and other agencies of the Federal Government.