Another bomb explosion has gone off in the Maiduguri, Borno State at around 12:35 this afternoon. The deadly blast happened at an abattoir
The North Eastern State has witnessed over 3 disastrous bomb blasts since the swearing in of Muhammadu Buhari as President.
Another explosion has rocked Maiduguri abattoir in Borno state, at about 12:35 PM today.
DAILY TRUST reports that the explosion went off at a commercial toilet facility within the abattoir just as the butchers were about cleaning up after the day's job.
Butcher Tanko Mahauchi said, ''The bomb was kept in a bag near the rest house and the owner pretended as if he wanted to ease himself. Many people were killed when the bomb exploded and many others sustained serious injuries''.
Reuters is reporting that at least 50 persons have been killed by the blast.