Jos Blast : See update on casualty level

The Nigerian police has confirmed that a bomb blast occurred at the terminus market area of Jos, the Plateau state capital today's evening which killed about 31 person's and injured many.

An official of the Plateau state government however told AFP that 31 bodies have so far been recovered from the site of the blast.
“The bodies recovered so far are 31 but rescue workers are at the scene and the figures may change,” said Pam Ayuba, Governor Jonah Jang’s spokesperson.

Plateau state Police command's Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Abu, confirmed the blast.
According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos, the police PRO Abu said policemen had been
deployed to the scene of the blast to
ascertain the situation and save lives

“We just heard of the blast; our men have rushed to the area. We are yet to get the details of what happened, we will get back to you as soon as the details are available,’’ he
said.

Also speaking, Mr Yohanna Audu, Public Relations Officer, National Emergency Management Agency
(NEMA), North- Central Zone, said
that officials of the agency were on their way to the scene of the blast.

“We heard of the blast and we are on our way to the scene to see whether we can save lives of those that need help.
“NEMA will ascertain the casualty level and see how it will assist those that were injured and remove the dead bodies, if any,’’ Audu
said.

Suicide bomber kills many in kano market blast

A suicide bomber has attacked the Kwari market in the northern city of Kano killing scores and injuring many.
Details are still shabby for now as we will kee you updated.

Just tune in and don't touch that Dial....

Boko Haram: Military Destroys Car loaded with Bombs in Konduga

Today, the Nigerian army fighting the Boko Haram militants in the North Eastern part of Nigeria were brave as they intercepted and destroyed a vehicle loaded with bombs meant for a suicide in Konduga, Borno state.

The car according PRNigeria, was said to be loaded with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) meant for a suicide mission before it was discovered and destroyed by the troops.

PRNigeria reports that this is the latest attempt by the insurgence to gain control of the town and its surroundings while a highly placed officer encouraged residents to always observe and report strange and suspicious people around them to the security agencies for appropriate actions.

The top officer is quoted to say added that scores of the terrorists
were killed in the latest operation while no casualty was recorded on the side of the troops nor civilian.

He said: “What we need from Nigerians is their support, their encouragement and prayers, to enable us overcome this insanity
from unrepentant terrorists!”

So let's continue praying for our troops.

Boko Haram: State of Emergency may be extended

Due to the unending deadly activities of the Boko Haram sect, the National Defence Council met at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa to decide if the state of emergency in some North Easters States of Nigeria would have to be extended or not.
The affected States are  Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.

The 3rd phase of state of emergency imposed on these states by the president will expire on Thursday which may have prompted this meeting today to determine the next line of action.
Though there has been media  speculations that the president may impose total military rule in the states since the partial imposition seems not to be yielding any Tangible result.

If the speculations works as thought, a military administrator will be appointed to take charge of the administration of the States.
Do you think that would be the best option for the president?

Photo: Graphic photo of the leftover of the Female suicide bomber in Bauchi Yesterday

This is a picture of the remains of the female suicide bomber who detonated her bomb yesterday at Azare Bauchi state. Hope these female suicide bombers are not our Chibok girls? Just asking though.

The picture was shared on twitter.
Photo credit: @MrAyeDee

Bauchi Explosion update: 13 Dead, 65 injured in the Suicide bomb Attack.

A total of 13 people has been confirmed dead in the bomb explosion that occurred yesterday in Azare Bauchi state.
The attack was said to be carried out by a suicide bomber suspected to be a member of the Boko Haram sect.
The Bauchi state Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, said the explosion occurred at about 5:20pm on Sunday at the popular Jagwal market in Azare.

The statement reads: “On the 16/11/2014 at about 5:20pm, there was bomb explosion at Jagwal Market in Azare town. The scene was visited and cordoned off by Police explosive ordinance disposal unit, while casualties have been evacuated to the Federal Medical center Azare for medical attention.
“So far, 13 persons were confirmed dead while 65 others sustained various degrees of injuries, out of which 43 have been treated and discharged and 22 others are responding to treatment.

However, normalcy has been restored by combined security forces and patrols are being intensified within and outside the town. Investigation is in progress,”

Photo Update: 10 killed, Many injured at Federal College of Education Kontagora, Blast

Remember I promised you an update on the bomb blast at Federal College of Education, Kontagora, Niger State.

A female suicide bomber blew herself up at the
Federal College of Education Kontagora, Niger state today November 12th. Although no one could say if the bomber is a student or not but it seems she infiltrated the students and blew herself up with some innocent students.

A lucky student of the school, miss Mary Okafor told a news agency AFP, that they were all preparing for their semester exams at the school library when they heard the sound from the bomb blast.

"We saw bodies on the ground between the
library and the female hostel. Among the
bodies were two dismembered women who we believe were the bombers. At least 10
students were killed and several others
injured. They have all been moved to the
general hospital. We have all been asked to
vacate the school. The authorities in the
town have asked all schools to close." she said.