SaharaReporters spoke with several emergency
responders heading to the scene. They said at this time
that they are unaware of the cause of the explosion.
Casualty levels not yet confirmed, but a number of
people have died, and security operatives have taken
over the area.
Nerves are frayed due to recent events that have
shocked and angered Nigerians in recent weeks. On
April 14, a bomb went off at the Nyanya bus depot
killing more than 70 people, and injuring over 120.
We will continue the provide additional updates as we
receive them.
Updates : Security and emergency response agencies
have been alerted to an explosion in Nyanya on the
outskirt of Abuja City. The explosion is reported to have
occurred close to the scene of the last incident at
Nyanya bus station.
Security agencies have cautioned people living around
the area to restrict their movement and allow security
personnel access to the area.
The severity and degree of the explosion is yet to be
confirmed.
National Emergency Management Agency and the
Nigerian police are currently controlling traffic around
the area.
Paramedic and ambulances have started moving
victims and dead bodies to the General Hospitals
around the area.
Culled from Sahara Reporters
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