What could have been a major bomb explosion was averted today in Kaduna by the police anti bomb disposal squad.

The police anti- bomb squad discovered the bomb at a market in Gonin Gora area at 11 am.

The bomb was discovered by residents of the area who promptly alerted the police.

The Kaduna state police spokesman, Mr Aminu Lawan confirmed the discovery of the explosive.

He said that the police command immediately deployed its anti bomb disposal unit to the scene.