Nigeria security forces arrest suspected Kano bomber.

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 Nigeria security forces have arrested a suspect in charge of the bomb blast that happened this afternoon at the School of Hygiene, BUK Road in Kano at the least eight people lost their lives with 12 others sustaining various levels of injury.

Confirming the arrest, Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adenrele Shinaba said investigations begins immediately.

"The suspect is in our custody, and the vehicle he used for the operation has also been towed to the police headquarters. We will get to know the motive behind the attack, and who sent him on this deadly errand." he said

He also confirmed 20 people were taken fully to a medical facility after the bomb blast and 8 of these have already been confirmed dead. See more photos from the scene after the cut...