Bomb Blast Rocks Central Market In Bauchi

SAN FRANCISCO, December 22, (THEWILL) – A bomb has exploded at the Central Market in Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, northeastern Nigeria and has killed many people, an eyewitness said.

The blast occurred late Monday evening as the market was closing down for the day, the witness said.

The blast is coming a few hours after a Motor Park was hit in neighbouring Gombe State, killing at least 15 persons and wounded twice as many.

Details shortly.