12th November 2024
By Idris Buba
Several people were injured in the blast with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities as a powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities.
Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area.
Though the extent of the damage remains unclear, but Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities, witnesses described scenes of destruction and chaos.
A clothes vendor, Gyang Buba, who confirmed the incident, said “I was nearby when I heard a loud bang, “I saw people running and screaming. It was terrifying.
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Emergency services, including the police, fire department, and ambulance teams, reportedly rushed to the scene to provide assistance.
The Plateau State Police Command has yet to make a public statement on the incident.
However, security sources at police command headquarters in Jos ex had been launched.
“The area has been cordoned off as investigators begin to assess the situation. We are working to determine the cause of the explosion,” the source added. “We urge calm and assure the public that we will do everything possible to ensure their safety.”
The incident has heightened security concerns in Jos, which has experienced periodic violence and unrest in recent years.
More details later…
