Another explosion rocks Jalingo
Story from Ahmed USMAN, Jalingo
Residents of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, have reported a loud explosion in the city. The incident had happened around 8:20 pm on Tuesday.
An investigation by our correspondent in Jalingo found that the explosion took place at the headquarters of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo.
Those close to the military base said the situation was tense, with military officials closing the road leading to the Brigade Headquarters.
The explosion is coming barely a month after a similar incident occurred in Iware community in Ardo-Kola council that led to massive destruction of lives and property.
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Apart from the Iware incident, it would be recalled that another explosion occurred in Nukkai area of Jalingo city last month.
At the time of filing this report, the number of casualties cannot be ascertained.
Details later…
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