Bomb Blast Rocks Taraba

An explosion suspected to be from bomb, has again exploded in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state.

The explosion, which occurred last night, took place a few metres away from the military base located in the Jalingo metropolis.

Eyewitness reports indicate that the explosive was thrown into the military base by a passerby.

The explosion, is coming barely a month after a similar incident occurred in Iware community in Ardo-Kola council that led to massive destruction of lives and property.

Confirming the report, the Taraba state police public relations officer, Usman Abdullahi, said he heard the sound and that he has confirmed that it was an explosion, but could not ascertain if anyone died.