Another blast hits Abuja Again (Photos)

Sahara Reporters had spoke with several emergency responders heading to the scene and they are still unaware of the cause of explosion.

The explosion reportedly went off at about 8pm today.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 (NSFW) shows some unfortunate souls who lost their lives to the bomb blast.



Some of the injured have been move to the Asokoro Hospital in Abuja for emergency treatment.


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: As at the time of filling this report, 16 corpses were counted at the Asokoro Hospital, More Ambulances are rushing off to bring in more injured and dead.

Security and emergency response agencies have been alerted to an explosion in Nyanya on the outskirt 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.