Hours after a suicide bomber killed almost 20 people at a motor park in Potiskum, Yobe State, a bomb blast rocked one of the busiest motor parks at Kano Line, located at Naibawa Area, along Zaria Road, residents and security officials have said.
According to Premium Times, at least 26 people died in an
explosion. Witnesses said 20 people, comprising 18 passengers, the
driver and conductor of a bus, all died in addition to six militants.
Three of the militants, who detonated their explosives were killed instantly, while another three who attempted to run but were caught and set alight.
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Less than two hours earlier, a bus, marked Kano XA 592 GBT, is said to have been ready to ship the passengers to Kano State before the incident occurred.
A nursing officer at the hospital where the dead and injured were taken said on the condition of anonymity, that so far 15 bodies had been deposited at the morgue while 53 others are in critical condition.
The blast reportedly was carried out by two male suicide bombers within the ages of 15 and 16.
The bomb exploded at about 15:15 with thick smokes immediately wafting towards the sky and locals fleeing for safety.
The locality of the scene of the explosion is now empty as security officials and aid workers try to evacuate wounded people to the hospital.
The victims sustained different levels of injuries “because of the busy nature of the garage”.
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The authorities in the state are yet to make any statement on the incident.
“The bomber disguised as a traveller going to Kano. He even took his seat inside the car before detonating his explosive-laden vest,” the aid worker said, preferring anonymity because he is not permitted to talk on the matter.
Source: Naij.com
Three of the militants, who detonated their explosives were killed instantly, while another three who attempted to run but were caught and set alight.
READ ALSO: Another Explosion In Potiskum, Yobe, Kills 18 People
Less than two hours earlier, a bus, marked Kano XA 592 GBT, is said to have been ready to ship the passengers to Kano State before the incident occurred.
A nursing officer at the hospital where the dead and injured were taken said on the condition of anonymity, that so far 15 bodies had been deposited at the morgue while 53 others are in critical condition.
The blast reportedly was carried out by two male suicide bombers within the ages of 15 and 16.
The bomb exploded at about 15:15 with thick smokes immediately wafting towards the sky and locals fleeing for safety.
The locality of the scene of the explosion is now empty as security officials and aid workers try to evacuate wounded people to the hospital.
The victims sustained different levels of injuries “because of the busy nature of the garage”.
READ ALSO: Nigerian Army Have Inducted The BTR-94
The authorities in the state are yet to make any statement on the incident.
“The bomber disguised as a traveller going to Kano. He even took his seat inside the car before detonating his explosive-laden vest,” the aid worker said, preferring anonymity because he is not permitted to talk on the matter.
Source: Naij.com
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