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Five Injured As Another Explosion Rocks Taraba

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3 years ago

Apr 23, 2022.

Yinka Akanbi

Although no life was lost in the explosion, some of the victims are reported to have lost consciousness
An eyewitness said the explosion happened shortly after a suspected suicide bomber arrived at the spot, dropped a polythene bag and disappeared

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that an explosion has occurred in Jalingo the Taraba State capital, leaving at least five persons injured.

The incident is said to have taken place at the entrance of the district head’s house where local gin (Brukutu) is being sold.

Although no life was lost in the explosion, some of the victims are reported to have lost consciousness.

An eyewitness said the explosion happened shortly after a suspected suicide bomber arrived at the spot, dropped a polythene bag and disappeared.

He added that some of the children around who saw the suspected suicide bomber could not speak, until after the explosion.

The victims have, however, been rushed to a hospital for medical attention.

Neither the police or the state government has made any statement regarding the incident.

FURTHER READING

However, intelligence reports revealed earlier that suspected suicide bombers will attack any of the drinking joints in Kasuwan Bera, Nukkai, Mayo Dasa or mile six market.

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