Yola: Scores have been feared killed following a twin bomb attack that rocked the Madagali town of Adamawa State on Friday.
The incident occurred at a busy market in Madagali Local Government Area of the state.
The Army Spokesman, Col. Sani Usman confirmed the incident to Daily Post.
Also, the Information Officer of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Yola branch, Mohammed Attik, when contacted said
“There was actually an attack and our officials are currently on their way to the scene of the incident now.”
On the number of casualties, he said, “When I get more information, I will get back to you.”
Meanwhile, Chairman, Madagali Local Government, Adamawa, Yusuf Muhammed, has said that 56 persons died and 177 injured in the twin blasts that that hit Madagali Market on Friday in Adamawa.
Muhammed, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview, said 57 of the injured were critical and 120 minor.
He said the critically injured were rushed to Mubi General Hospital and Yola Specialists Hospital, while those that sustained minor injuries were treated and discharged .
NAN reports that the Madagali Market operates on Fridays and the two blasts occurred at the grains and second hand clothes sections of the market.
The council boss appealed to the federal, state governments, relevant donors and humanitarian agencies to come to the aid of the people. He said such a gesture would help them in alleviating the pain and loss from the blasts.
( NAN)
