Bomb Explosion Rocks Bauchi Road Motor Car Park In Jos

An explosion has occurred at the Bauchi Road motor park in Jos, and many people are feared killed.



A witness, Awalu Sani, told PREMIUM TIMES the explosion has killed a yet unknown number of people, injuring several others and destroying many vehicles.

Details of the incident are still sketchy. The Police in Jos could not be reached for comments at this time.

The report of the explosion in Jos came hours after another suicide bombing killed 20 people and injured 17 others in Biu, Borno state.

The suicide bomber, driving a tricycle, had scaled through a security checkpoint, blasting himself near a crowded neighbourhood.

The suicide attack occurred at about 3pm when the male bomber sneaked past a the checkpoint which another suicide bomber attacked last Wednesday, and detonated the explosive after alighting from a commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke Napep.

A witness, who identified himself as Nasiru, ‎said, “The suicide bomber had come off the Keke Napep and was heading towards the roadside when the bomb went off, killing those that were inside the Keke Napep and those standing by the road side.

“Though the suicide bomber did not die immediately, he was later shot dead by angry members of Civillian-JTF. Many have been injured and some have died including the suicide bomber.”

Breaking: Two bomb blast hit Jos, at least 30 people killed

Two bombs exploded this evening in the city of Jos. The bombs reportedly went off at a popular roundabout on Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos. An eyewitness told BBC Africa that at least 30 people were killed.

Details later

BREAKING NEWS: Another bomb blast in Jos

" The bomb went off by 9:05pm about 20 feet away from a viewing
center where people were watching European Champions League
Final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Window pane of houses near the area shattered as a result of the impact of the blast. Eye witness told our reporter that the bomb
that exploded near Red Cross office close to Angwan Rogo killed the bomber as he was yet to get to the viewing center before it went off.
The scene of the blast is still burning as at the time of filing this report. Though angry youth initially stoned policemen who first got to the scene, STF officials have taken over the place."The blast was targeted at football fans watching the European Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid which eventually ended 4- 1in favor of real Madrid with Ramos,Bale,Marcelo,Ronaldo on the net for Real while Godin score a lone goal for Atletico Madrid.
The casualty figures could not be ascertained. www.naijahomenewz.com @rebornoutfit

2nd Jos Bomb Blast Captured On Camera [Video]

A local television station in Nigeria captures the moment a second bomb ripped through a bustling bus terminal and market frequented by thousands of people in Nigeria’s central city of Jos.

At least 118 people were killed and dozens more injured when two car bombs exploded at a busy bus terminal and market in Nigeria’s central city of Jos on Tuesday.

The second blast, which was captured on camera by a local television station, came half an hour after the first, killing some of the rescue workers who had rushed to the scene.

Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen rising from the fires that, according to emergency crews, were still burning some eight hours later.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks

46 persons dead in the twin bomb blasts that hit the popular Jos terminus market

The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed 46 persons dead in the twin bomb blasts that hit the popular Jos terminus market on Tuesday afternoon.

Mr Chris Olakpe, the Commissioner of Police, who addressed newsmen on the incident, said that the blast also injured 45 people.

According to him, the first bomber came in a Fiat bus and parked at the market’s central business area.

"The second blast, which was concealed in a Siena bus, happened 100 metres away from the first one,’’ he said.

Olakpe said that the casualty figures were collated after visits to Plateau Specialist Hospital and Bingham Hospital, Jos.

"Like I told you, there should be more because we have not gone to the new and old Jos University Teaching Hospitals,’’ he further explained.

The police commissioner said that a comprehensive details of casualties could be determined after the security teams had visited the two health establishments.

Olapke said that the market had been cordoned off and urged members of the public to steer away from the affected place in their own interest.

"Men of our anti-bomb unit will comb the market before it is declared safe for business activities to continue,'' he said.

He advised members of the public to always avoid the temptation of rushing to bomb scenes, adding that people around such scenes should quickly lie down for "at least 30 minutes'' before scurrying to safety.

The police chief advised Nigerians to be security conscious in every environment they found themselves.

"We also expect people to promptly report any suspicious character to the security agencies.

Meanwhile, eyewitnesses have put the death toll at 150. Channels Tv, also reported that at least 150 persons were killed in the blast.