TERRORISM: Residents In Kaduna Are Wary Of Fresh Bomb Attack

More than 48 hours after a bomb explosion happened at Asikolaye and Bakin Ruwa areas of Kaduna metropolis in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, residents of the communities are still scared that another bomb blast could occur anytime soon.

It could be recalled that a bomb blast was reported to have happened in the areas at about 8.00pm on Tuesday, 1 July, 2014 where at least two people were confirmed dead and others injured.

The incident which occurred very close to a football viewing centre and some private schools was reported to also shatter glass windows of some of the surrounding buildings and nearby vehicles.

According to a latest report published by ChannelsTV website, residents in Asikolaye and Bakin Ruwa are still scared that the masterminds of the attack may be planning a fresh attack.

It was gathered that the residents are calling on security operatives to intensify surveillance within the state capital.

Governor Yero of Kaduna state

* Governor Yero of Kaduna state

A visit to the scene of the bomb blast by newsmen on Wednesday, 2 June, 2014 revealed that security operatives, who had already cordoned off the scene of the blast, barred journalists from getting close to the scene or taking shots of some of the affected vehicles and buildings.read more…

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