SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, (THEWILL) – An explosion has been reported along Bauchi Road in Jos, the capital city of Plateau State in what appears to be suicide attack targeting a viewing centre where patrons are watching the UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid…
Witnesses told THEWILL that the blast occurred at about 9.30pm local time near a busy television viewing centre located close to the University of Jos main campus.
One eyewitness told THEWILL that the suicide bomber died in the blast alongside at least 7 other persons though the Plateau State Police Commissioner, Mr. Chris Olakpe said the blast killed three persons including the lone bomber.
The Police Commissioner added that the bomber who was inside a vehicle detonated the bomb before he reached the viewing center presumably out of fear because of the presence of security operatives and the number of youths watching the sensational soccer match up.
“I can confirm to you that three people were killed and three others were wounded. The dead included the lone bomber.
“The injured included one Alhaji Bello and his son, the owner of the house in front of where the bomb went off. They have been taken to the hospital for treatment,” he said.
Meanwhile, Governor Jonah David Jang has urged residents of the state to remain courageous and have faith that the war on terrorism will be won soon.
Jang stated this in a statement signed by his Director of Press, James Mannok in reaction to the incident.
He regretted that this attack, coming barely four days after a similar one is a calculated attempt to disrupt the peace and normalcy, which has since returned to the state.
While sympathising with the victims, the Governor urged the security agencies to ensure the perpetrators and sponsors are tracked down.
Recall that two bomb explosions around a train station and a busy market killed about 118 persons last week in Jos.
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