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  • Explosion rocks Kano, 10 feared dead

    At least 10 persons have been reportedly killed as three suicide bombers attack a major motor park in the Kofar- Nassarawa area of Kano State.

    The incident occurred at about 3:15pm on Tuesday at the Kano Line motor park when the suicide bombers scaled the fence unnoticed as passengers struggle to board  buses at the park.

    The Nation gathered that two of the  bombers carried bags strapped to their back as they sneaked into where passengers queued and waited until they were close to a bus being loaded with passengers before detonating the explosive.

    The two bombers, aged 17 and 18, were killed in the explosion while the 3rd bomber escaped to an unknown destination.

    Five persons were reportedly injured in the blast.

    The scene of the blast and other adjoining areas have been deserted as emergency handling agencies undertake rescue operations.

     

  • Explosion kills two in Adamawa

    A blast, suspected to be from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) killed two people yesterday in Dahlehi community in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

    The Chairman of the Local Government, Alhaji Mohammed Jibrilla, confirmed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola, the state capital.

    He said the incident occurred when some youths lit fire to warm themselves because of the harmattan cold.

    They were said to have mistakenly added a leather object they picked by the roadside containing a strange object.

    He said the object, which was suspected to be an abandoned IED, exploded, killing two of the youths.

    Jibrilla said: “The development was followed by an explosion, which killed one person on the spot while the second died before admission at the Yola Specialist Hospital.

    “Two other injured youths are now on admission in the hospital.”

    The local government chairman advised the public to be vigilant and report any strange object to the authorities.

    NAN reports that Maiha Local Government was one of the Local Governments recovered recently from insurgents by the military.

    Police spokesman, Othman Abubakar, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), confirmed the incident but did not give details.

  • Explosion on football field kills one in Yobe

    Explosion on football field kills one in Yobe

    An explosive allegedly concealed on a football field has killed a sugarcane seller in Potiskum, Yobe State, an eyewitness has said.

    Residents said the explosive device, apparently targeted at footballers at Arikime Primary School’s playing ground, was prematurely detonated by the unsuspecting sugarcane seller at 6.30pm on Sunday.

    Eyewitnesses said the victim was returning home after the day’s sales and mistakenly stepped on the bomb, which killed him instantly.

    A resident said the bombers might have intended to kill early morning football players, who usually come out in large numbers to the busy playing ground.

    A resident, Dahiru Isa, said: “This innocent wheelbarrow pusher ran into the explosion, leading to his death. The death toll this morning would have been higher.

    Suicide bombers had killed some Islamic faithful on procession.

    A similar attack had been targeted at students of the Government Science Secondary School in Potiskum two weeks later, when another suicide bomber entered the assembly ground of the school, killing over 40 students and injuring several others.

  • Explosion in Yobe football field

    A bomb buried in a football field has killed a sugarcane hawker in Potiskum, Yobe, an eyewitness has said.

    Some Potiskum residents said an explosive device apparently targeted at footballers at one Arikime primary school playing ground was prematurely triggered off by an unsuspecting sugarcane hawker at about 6:30pm on Sunday.

    Eyewitnesses said the victim, who was returning home after a hard day’s sales mistakenly stepped on the bomb which went off, killing him.

    A resident explained that the intention of the bombers was definitely to kill early morning football players who normally come out in large numbers to the busy Arikime playing ground for early exercise.

    “This innocent wheelbarrow pusher runs into the embedded explosion leading to his death and I can assure you that the death toll this morning would have been much if not for the early trigger which claimed just one life,” Dahiru Isa informed.

  • Explosion hits Kano Central Mosque

    Multiple explosion rocked Kano central mosque during the Friday Jumaat prayer were many lives were lost and many people sustained various degrees of injuries.

    The explosion caused pandemonium around the area which is housing the palace of the emir of Kano.

    The Nation gathered that the explosion occurred while people were listening to the Friday sermon from the chief Imam of Kano Prof Sani Zahradeen.

    A heavy smoke was said to have engulfed the entire atmosphere immediately after the blast.

    As at time of filing this report, rescue operations was said to be ongoing by good Samaritans while corpses and other injured individuals were rescued to various hospitals for medical attention.

  • 20 Students die in Potiskum Explosion

    An early Monday morning explosion that hit Potiskum in Yobe state, has reportedly claimed many lives.

    The explosion, which happened while students of the Science Secondary School were on assembly ground, was reported to have killed about 20 of the students, leaving many others injured.

    Meanwhile, as at the time of filing this report, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. So too, the casualty figure is not available

    Details Soon…

  • Osun set to host Kumuyi

    Osun State is set to host the General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, in a visit designed to reconcile people with God.

    A statement by the Osun State Overseer of the Church, Pastor Biola Adeniran, stated that Kumuyi has visited several states for propagation of the gospel with great signs and wonders, healings and miracles following.

    He disclosed that Kumuyi will be in Osogbo, Osun State capital from 19th- 21st September to stage a crusade that will be transmitted live all over Africa and beyond.

    The venue of the crusade with the theme “explosion of supernatural miracles” is Deeper Life Camp Ground, Halleluyah Estate, Agunbelewo area of Osogbo.

    Adeniran said: “The power of God is alive in His servant, Pastor Kumuyi to save the vilest sinners, heal the sick, open the eyes of the blinds and to make cripples leap for joy of total recovery.

    “The solution to ills in our nation today is God and that is why Pastor William Kumuyi traverses one state to another with God’s messages of hope and reconciliation to bring the people back to God.”

  • Explosion at Kano motor park kills five, injures 12

    Explosion at Kano motor park kills five, injures 12

    A bomb hidden in a refrigerator exploded yesterday at the New Road Luxury Park in Sabon Gari, Kano, killing five people and injuring 12 others.

    The police said only one person died in the park where a bomb killed no fewer than 15 last year – also in July. Boko Haram, the insurgent sect, said it was responsible for that incident.

    Yesterday’s blast happened at about 2:30pm when the luxury bus owned by Ifeanyichukwu Industry and Commercial Services Limited, arrived the motor park from Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

    The front of the bus was shattered. Two other buses were damaged by the explosion.

    A source at the motor park recounted the explosion. He said: “A luxury bus had just arrived from Port Harcourt. As the bus parked, some passengers were disembarking. We heard a loud bang which devastated the area.

    “People started running helter-skelter. We saw five bodies on the ground, and a woman’s head flew off in a different direction. I do not know whether she was a passenger or not.”

    A bus conductor, Umar Isah, said he saw a truck-pusher with a fridge inside the truck, pushing it towards the vehicle, “and in a twinkle of an eye, we heard a deafening sound that rocked the whole motor park. The truck-pusher was severely injured in the process.”

    Kano State Commissioner of Police Adenrele Shinaba said:  “On arrival, we discovered this luxury bus and damage done to these personal property. All we know is that this luxury bus is getting ready to travel to Port Harcourt.

    “In the process of loading the vehicle, one of the trucks that were being pushed was carrying a fridge to be loaded inside the vehicle, and it was from the fridge that the bomb went off. It is presumed that there is  a prime explosive concealed inside the  refrigerator and that is what we are working on for now.

    “So far, I want to confirm that one woman is dead; eight others are injured and have been taken to hospitals for treatment. The injuries are not life threatening, and we shall also, in the shortest time, move to the hospital to see  the progress they are making.”

    Chief Chris Azuka, the President of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo in Kano,  condemned the blast, saying it had become a frequent occurrence.

    Chief Jerry Agunbiade, Deputy President, Yoruba Community, Kano, said: “I don’t expect a thing like this, because of the security awareness in the park. Already, you have security around, they should have been able to do something and detect the bomb. The government should find  what they can do to put more security.”

    Chief Tony Lele Peters, President-General of the South-South Community, said: “It is astonishing that this thing is happening again at the same park, despite the security put in place.

  • Explosion in Dankwabo’s home

    THERE was an explosion last night in the home of Gombe State Governor Ibrahim Dankwabo.

    An Armoured Personnel carrier (APC) in front of the house exploded, killing the two security men trapped inside it.  Six others were injured in the blast, which happened around 7pm.

    But the state government said nobody died.

    Our correspondent gathered that the malfunction of a component of the armoured vehicle caused the explosion.

    The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Alhaji Manfur Lawan, said the explosion was not an attack by Boko Haram but a mechanical fault in the APC.

    The government promised to pay the medical bills of the injured.

    There was conflicting information on the cause of the explosion.

    The governor’s private home also serves as his official quarters.

    The loud bang from the explosion heightened fears among residents of the state capital.

    A source said: “What we heard was that a bomb was thrown at the APC in front of the governor’s residence.

    “We learnt that there were three fatalities with some security personnel injured. But the state government said no one died.”

  • Jos: Security warn against rush to scenes of explosions

    Jos: Security warn against rush to scenes of explosions

    The Special Task Force (STF) on Jos crisis code named ‘operation safe haven’ has said it will henceforth arrest people who rush ahead of security agencies to the scene of explosions in the state.

    Spokesman of the Task Force , Ikedichi Iweha disclose this in a statement containing update on the Saturday night explosion in Jos on Sunday.

    ” Those who rush to such places do so with the intention to loot and thereby hamper rescue operations by security agencies that would have saved lives.

    “We will arrest such people and treat them as accomplice in the attack, ” STF stated.

    The statement reads, “Sequel to last Saturday night’s unfortunate Improvised Explosive Device explosion incident in which a football viewing center along Bauchi Road was the presumed target, the Special Task Force (STF) Operation Safe Heaven deems it fit to abreast the good people of Plateau State with updates of developments. Immediately after the blast which occurred at about 2104 hours, troops of the STF cordoned off the area and began providing assistance to the injured along with other emergency help providers. Fortunately, the Television viewing center was not affected.

    ” However, 3 persons lost their lives, 2 others injured and are currently receiving treatment in hospital. One vehicle and building consisting of a block of shops were destroyed.

    “While these strings of unfortunate incidences are a passing phase arising from the pressure of operations mounted by security agencies in other theaters of operation, the STF deems it fit to educate the general public on immediate actions to be taken in the event of such occurrence.

    “The first action to be taken is to lie down, owing to the fact that fragments mostly of metal and other chemical components of the improvised Explosive Device which are usually dispersed by the force of the blast cause the most injuries and burns.

    “Secondly, leave the scene of incidence as soon as possible to a safe area and prevent others from going there. This is to prevent the incidence of other secondary blasts which are set off especially when people are gathered to watch and take pictures of the scene usually resulting to heavy casualty.

    “It is equally intended to provide space for security agents and emergency help providers to get down to the task of providing help to victims and to comb the area for other unexploded devices.

    “Looters who take advantage of the confusion arising immediately from such scenes are by this notice warned to desist from such acts as anyone caught vandalizing shops, cars and other properties would be treated as accomplices to the blast.

    “Additionally, youths who parade themselves as street vigilantes and take advantage of such incidences to block roads, harass motorists and any other form of reprisal attacks on innocent persons, road users and passers are equally warned to desist forthwith with such acts.

    “The STF views such as a breach of one of its core mandates and will not allow these to persist.

    “While the STF will not relent on its part to ensure that peace is achieved and this phase passes quickly, it relies on the provision of prompt information to ensure that no group of terrorists will cause harm to the populace. The STF continues to count on the support and cooperation of the good people of Plateau State in the fight against terror and extremist groups”