Bomb Explosion Hits Gombe Bus Park
Featured, Latest Headlines Friday, October 31st, 2014
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen
A bus station in Gombe witnessed bomb blast Friday morning, affecting the park of the state’s transit bus services – Gombe Line Transport Services Limited.
Over 20 people were killed while several were injured. Those injured have been taken to the Gombe General Hospital.
AFRICAN EXAMINER sources informed that the security operatives have arrived the scene of the explosion and cordoned it off, while the emergency workers continue with the rescue operations.
Meanwhile, the State Police Commissioner, Kudu Nma have confirmed the blast. Agency reports also indicated that the Police had discovered a luxurious bus branded “Young Lines”, suspected to be used by the bombers.
The Police also confirmed that three suspects have been arrested while the compilation of the dead and injured was still ongoing.
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