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Over 82 killed In Kaduna Bomb-Explosions, Buhari Escapes,His Security Details Injured–Republic Reporters

Over 82 killed In Kaduna Bomb-Explosions, Buhari Escapes,His Security Details Injured–Republic Reporters Emerging reports say more than 70 were killed Kaduna Bomb-explosions, as Buhari escaped. Our source said two of Buhari’s security details were critically injured in the twin bomb-explosions, Republic Reporters has learnt. According to CityVoice: “The first blast, which was apprently targeted at […]

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Over 82 killed In Kaduna Bomb-Explosions, Buhari Escapes,His Security Details Injured–Republic Reporters

Emerging reports say more than 70 were killed Kaduna Bomb-explosions, as Buhari escaped. Our source said two of Buhari’s security details were critically injured in the twin bomb-explosions, Republic Reporters has learnt.

According to CityVoice: “The first blast, which was apprently targeted at an Imam in the Alkali area of the city killed 32 of his followers. A second bomb blast killed 50 people in the city’s crowded Kawo market, a local Red Cross worker on the scene told Reuters by telephone.
“No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but it is likely to be the handiwork of the Boko Haram terrorist groups that is waging a war against the country.

Republic Reporters further learned that, “The Police confirmed that 25 people were killed by a suicide bomber shortly after the close of the Ramadan Tafsir (Preaching) by Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.The state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Umar Shehu, who confirmed the figure after visiting the scene of the incident along Alkali Road, said 14 people were injured in the blast.
Shehu said the victims had been evacuated by the Nigeria Red Cross Society and National Emergency Management Agency officials to the 44 Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna. Eye witnesses said the bomber had targeted the vehicle conveying the Islamic cleric, but was unsuccessful as it went past him before detonating the bomb.
“The commissioner of police said the cleric was safe. This was the second time the cleric would be attacked.
Bauchi, who is the spiritual leader of the Tijjaniya Islamic sect, attracts very wide support among Muslims in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. Thousands of people had attended the event at the Murtala Square, where it is held every year.

Some commentators are already accusing ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as responsible.
Maigoro A Jos write minutes after the blast categorically that: “GEJ’s Boko Haram shouldn’t try touching Buhari with their Bayelsan
made Bomb, is not going to be easy them. Any attack on General Buhari is like an attack on all of us (the masses),and We can’t tolerate that nonsense the consequences couldn’t be predicted…”, he fumed.

Bar. Obla:”The convey of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari attacked by a suicide bomber this afternoon in Kaduna. Two of his security details seriously injured…”, he said.

Republic Reporters gathered that eyewitnesses said:”The bomb was targeted at thousands of Muslims who gathered at the Murtala Square for Ramadan Tafsir under the leadership of Sheikh Bauchi.

Sources say, “The cleric is said to be an outspoken critic of Boko Haram and was on his way to the Murtala Square when the bomb went off…”, it said.

According to Buhari Vanguard: “”Three aides and security personnel travelling with Muhammadu Buhari injured in the 2nd Kaduna Bomb Blast at Kawo on their way to Daura” – by: Jasper Azuatalam. tbree (3) aides and security men attached to Gen Muhammadu Buhari have been confirmed injured in the 2nd Bomb blast in Kaduna this afternoon at Kawo on their way to Daura with Gen Muhammadu Buhari.

The Bomb blast was said to be targeted at Buhari as the bombers trailed his convoy and detonated the bomb very close to his convoy injuring his security and personal aides. However, the General is in good condition apart from the trauma of the incidence.

Recall that two days ago, Gen Muhammadu Buhari issued a statement warning President Jonathan and his government on their attempt to muscle the opposition and endanger Nigeria. The Presidency raised an eyebrow to the statement.

“Reliable information reaching us also confirmed that the first bomb blast that killed many people today was targeted at an a popular Islamic Cleric Dahiru Bauchi who was delivering Ramadan lecture at Murtala Square..”, Jasper Azuatalam, Chairman, Buhari Vanguard, said.

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