Nyanya bombed again

Weeks after an explosion rocked Nyanya, an area in Nigeria's capital city Abuja, another explosion is reported to have rocked Nyanya again this thursday evening, just opposite the scene of the last blast.

   

The explosion reportedly went off at about 8pm today. The Number of casualties is yet to be ascertained but a number of people have died and security officials have taken over the area. The picture below shows some unfortunate souls who lost their lives to the bomb blast.

A journalist residing in Abuja is quoting Police sources that it was a car explosion and it took place at Zuba park besides Nyanya furniture market.

UPDATE: Security and emergency response agencies have been alerted on the explosion in Nyanya on the outskirts of Abuja City. The explosion is reported to have occurred close to the scene of the last incident at Nyanya bus station. Security agencies have cautioned people living around the area to restrict their movement and allow security personnel access to the area. The severity and degree of the explosion is yet to be confirmed. National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian police are currently controlling traffic around the area. Paramedic and ambulances have started moving victims and dead bodies to the General Hospitals around the area.