At least two people died the
day before yesterday while several others were injured when an explosion rocked
the Bayan-Gari area of the Bauchi metropolis.
The incident, which occurred around
6.40pm when people in the state were about to break their Ramadan fast, has unleashed
panic on the residents of the area who scampered for safety.
Narrating the incident, an
eyewitness said that the suspected bomber, a man, had pushed a wheel
barrow and disguised himself as a hawker, then abandoned the wheel barrow
carrying the dangerous device, a bomb which eventually exploded.
Shops and vehicle were affected at
Bayan-Gari yesterday. The injured persons were those who came to buy beer in
the place.
Leadership also gathered that this
is the third time an explosion hit the Bayan-Gari area located behind the
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, which accommodates brothels, clubs,
hotels, drinking spots and Muda Lawal market.
When contacted, Bauchi State
commissioner of police Mr. Mohammed Ladan and his PPRO, DSP Abubakar
Idris, said they were out of town and just heard about the incident.
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