Gas Explosion at Nigerian Journalist’s Home Leaves Newborn in Coma, Two Injured

A newborn baby is in a coma, and two others sustained various injuries after a gas explosion at the home of Nigerian journalist Abdulkareem Haruna.

Colleague Hamza Suleiman confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Monday, September 30, stating that the explosion happened while family members were preparing for the newborn’s naming ceremony.

“In a tragic incident this morning, a sudden gas explosion occurred at the residence of journalist Abdulkareem Haruna, sending shockwaves through the neighbourhood,” he wrote.

“The explosion, which is believed to have been caused by a faulty gas cylinder, tore through the kitchen as family members were preparing for the naming ceremony of the new born child. Two individuals present at the scene sustained serious injuries.

“Also In a heartbreaking turn, a newborn baby, just days old, was caught in the blast and slipped into a coma due to the trauma. The child was rushed to the hospital.

“Let us rally around Abdulkareem Haruna and his family, hoping for the speedy recovery of the injured and pray for the newborn child.”