(Picture of previous blast)
UPDATE :Reports reaching Newsdiaryonline said at least 10 people rushed to Asokoro General Hospital alone were already dead.Over 20 others at the hospital were injured.Official reports are still being expected.
Earlier Report
Another bomb blast has been reported at Nyanya, Abuja.A resident of the suburb of Abuja who spoke to Newsdiaryonline said the blast occurred a few minutes ago.
According to the resident, the explosion occurred opposite the Nyanya Motor park where a similar blast took place about two weeks ago killing over seventy people.
The casualty figure in tonight’s explosion could not be determined but a residents say there is always a ‘night market’ at the scene of the blast.
A statement by Prnigeria moderator said Security and Response agencies have been alerted to an explosion in Nyanya, outskirt of Abuja City. The explosion is reported to have occurred close to the scene of the last incident.
People living around the area have also been urged to restrict their movement and allow security personnel access to the area.
The severity and degree of the explosion is yet to be confirmed. NEMA and police are currently controlling traffic around the area.
Paramedic and ambulances have also moved to the scene.
