Breaking News: Massive Bomb Blast In Maiduguri, Bombs Also Discovered Minna

Reports reaching us say that a massive explosion has occurred in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, leaving casualties.

Witnesses say that the incident happened at the Post Office area earlier today.

An eye witness claims to have seen at least ten bodies.

Meanwhile, what could have been a major bomb explosion was averted this morning due to the quick intervention of the anti bomb disposal unit of the Nigerian Police in  Minna , Niger state.

An eye witness said that the contents of a polythene bag placed by the road side opposite the Abdulsalami motor park made a passerby to call the attention of the police, who arrived and defuses what turned out to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

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Source: Daily Times