Breaking News: Twin Bomb Explosion Rocks Gombe Market, Many Feared Dead

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By Kalshingi H Jedidah Gombe

bomb-blast-300x161A Twin bomb blast has hit the busiest area of Gombe main market, popularly known as “Babban Layi”, this evening.

The ugly incident which was suspected to be carried out by members of the Boko Haram, occurred when Muslim faithfuls were at top gear of preparation for the 2015 Eid-El- Fitir (Sallah) celebrations.

An eye witness told our reporter that not less than 46 people were killed in the incident, while many were injured.

Even though, official details have not yet been released, the State Police Commissioner CP Abdullahi Kudu Nma told Journalists when he visited Gombe Specialist Hospital where some of the casualties were taken to that the situation is under investigation by security operatives.

According to him, “no body knows whether the bomb was placed at the scene of the incident or by a suicide bomber” he said the security investigation would reveal the details behind the ugly incident.

As at the time of filling in this report, no individual or group has claimed responsibility.

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  1. sylvester says

    prayers is the only way out,may God protect our nation

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