30 July 2013

11 Killed By Boko Haram Bomb Explosion In Kano

It was learnt that at least 11 people died in a drinking joint on New Road in Sabon Garin area of Kano, Nigeria, following the explosion of a an improvised Explosive Device believed to have been planted by Boko Haram.

A security source in Kano told Saharareporters that after the bomb exploded heavily armed militants shot and killed several patrons of the bar as they tried to run to safety.

The death toll was likely to be higher than 11 according to source.

"Our people on the scene and have reported that they have so far recovered 11 bodies from the scene of the attack," says the source.

He added that the recovery process is still ongoing, we expect to recover more bodies. Witnesses on the scene have stated that there might have been more than one bomb explosion.

Sabo Garin, which literally means visitors quarters has a high concentration of christian elements from the Southern parts of Nigeria. Boko Haram has in the past targeted churches, bars and clubs frequented by non-indigenes in the area.


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