Breaking News! Another Bonmb in JOS


BREAKING NEWS: Another Bomb Blast Goes Off In Jos, Bomber Killed
Scene of the twin bomb blast that killed 181 people on Tuesday, May 20, 2014

This is a developing story
Another bomb blast at about 9pm today, May 24, 2014 rocked the city of Jos, capital of Plateau State. This follows a twin car bombing that occurred in the heart of the town this week killing 181 people.
Residents of Jos who spoke with The Trent say this latest blast occurred at a football viewing centre at Agwan Rukubu, close to the University of Jos. Patrons of the centre were watching the European Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid when the bomb went off.
The sound of the explosion was heard in Jos South LGA, about 25 kilometres away from the scene, eye witnesses say.
According to Daily Trust, window pane of houses near the scene of the blast shattered as a result of the impact of the blast. Eye-witnesses report that blast killed the bomber before he got to the viewing centre.
The spokesperson of the Police State Command of the Nigeria Police, Felicia Ali, confirmed the incident but said details were still sketchy.
Reports say  emergency responders were being cautious of approaching the scene of the latest explosion for fear that another bomb might be planted nearby.
It is unclear if there are casualties at this time.

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