BREAKING: Explosion In Kaduna, Many Feared Dead: A blast has reportedly rocked central Kaduna on Wednesday, July 23, with many people feared killed. Premium Times refers to the words provided by a tragedy witness. The explosion was said to have occurred in the afternoon along Isa Kaita road leading to the popular Murtala Square. The attack is believed to have targeted at the convoy of a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who was heading to the Square. The witness identified as Hassan Mohammed said the bomb was hidden in a red Volkswagen golf car parked by the road side adding it detonated as Sheikh’s convoy drove past. While the Sheikh was not hurt in the attack, many other people were reportedly killed: As I speak to you now, I can see many bodies on the ground. The official information is yet to be provided, but the security and emergency services are said to have arrive to the site. Premium Times recalls that Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, a known critic of the Boko Haram sect, was previously targeted, however it is unclear with Boko Haram are responsible for the explosion. Prime chronicle
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 13:10:20 +0000
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