Thirteen people died in Friday’s deadly bomb attack on
Azare town in Bauchi state, the police have said.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel
Ojukwu, 10 other people suffered various degrees of
injuries in the explosion.
Mr. Ojukwu, a commissioner of police, also said detectives
have begun investigation into the incident, with five
suspects already arrested.
The identities of the suspects were however not disclosed.
A twin explosion had occurred at the premises of the Azare
branch of First Bank earlier today.
A witness said the bomb blast occurred at the Automated
Teller Machine (ATM) of the bank as customers were
queuing to make withdrawals at around 9a.m.
He said eight people were killed instantly while others died
as they were being taken to hospital.
Other witnesses said mostly affected were Bauchi State civil
servants who were waiting to collect their salaries.