BREAKING: Bomb Blast Hits Yola Market

A suspected suicide bomber has denoted a bomb in Yola, the capital of Adamawa state.

Salihu Aliyu, a resident of the town who spoke to Premium Times said that the blast occurred at about 7:45pm in front of the Jimeta main market.
“We just finished observing the Maghrib prayer when we heard a loud blast in the direction of the market,” he said.
He said casualties may be high because the explosion occurred as many traders were closing to go home.
An eyewitness said at least 10 people were killed, leaving about 30 injured.
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According to Leadership, officials of Jimeta corp marshals a local security, as well as traders were killed in the bomb blast.
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barbecue meat seller and his three children were reportedly killed by the explosion as they were about to commence night business.
Meanwhile properties belonging to the marketers have perished following the fire ignited by the bomb explosion.
Another resident of the area Mallam Musa Sani, who spoke to Leadership said he was preparing to go to the mosque to say the last prayer when he heard the sound of explosion.
The Public Relations Officer of Adamawa state police command, DSP Othman Abubakar confirmed the incident. He said the command is yet to ascertain the casualty figure.
More details soon.