Twin explosions in northern Nigerian city of Kaduna have left scores dead.
The first blast according to witnesses occurred along Isa Kaita road
which leads to the popular Murtala Square, while the second
occurred near an overhead bridge in the Kawo area of the city.
Details are still sketchy, but our sources said over 35 persons were
feared dead, while the official figure puts the number of the dead at
25.
A witness said the explosion is believed to have targeted the convoy
of a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who was on his way
to the Square.
The witness, Hassan Mohammed, told the media that the bomb, concealed
in a red Volkswagen golf car parked by the road side, was detonated as
the cleric’s convoy drove past.
The Sheikh escaped unhurt, the witness said.
“As I speak to you now, I can see many bodies on the ground,” Mr. Mohammed said.
The police could not be immediately reached.
But the witness said security and emergency officials have arrived at the scene evacuating the victims of the blast.
The blast is the second targeting Mr. Bauchi in Kaduna State. In
June, an explosion occurred near his house, injuring one person.
Source: The Sun
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