Crimes

Drinking joint explosion kills 1, injures 5 in Yobe

One person has been killed, while five others were injured, following a drinking joint’s explosion in Gashua in the Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State.

The Yobe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, made this known while speaking to newsmen in Damaturu, the state capital on Monday.

The police spokesperson disclosed that the explosion occurred in the state on Sunday.

“The explosion occurred between 8: 30 p.m. and 9: 00 p.m., at a joint for food and drinks.

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“The incident appeared to be a coordinated attack targeted at the joint.

“The explosion sounded like that of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

“The police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit has already visited the scene trying to ascertain the type and causes of the explosion,” Abdulkarim said.

He said that the injured have been evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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