Bomb blast kills over 20 in Yola

Bomb blast kills over 20 in Yola

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:03 pm


A deadly bomb blast has been reported in Yola, Adamawa state.

The bomb exploded near  a tipper park in the town. Over 20 persons have been killed.

According to initial reports,  the explosion occurred at Kasuwan Gwari on Jimeta Bye-Pass,  close to the main vegetable market in the town as traders were closing for the day and rushing home.

Security men immediately cordoned off the area

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