POLICE: Abuja Explosion Kills 71, Injures 124

The Nigerian Police has made an official statement on an explosion that ripped through a busy bus station in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja early Monday morning.

According to Police spokesman Frank Mba, the bomb blast killed at least 71 people and wounded 124.

CSP Mba also added that Monday's blast destroyed 16 luxury coaches and 24 minibuses.

It was gathered from the police statement that security agencies have been placed on red alert throughout the Federal Capital Territory following the explosion.

* Rescuers at the bomb explosion that occurred in Abuja today

The Police Force spokesman told newsmen in Abuja that the blast occurred at about 6.55 a.m.

“The FCT police are already on red alert; security in and around Abuja is being strengthened; we are paying very close attention to all vulnerable points.

“We are also paying close attention to motor parks. We advise the public to avoid unnecessary huge crowd. We are also paying close attention to government buildings.

* Picture taken from the scene of the bomb blast that happened in Abuja today

Source: Legit.ng