Over 30 People Killed In Latest Kano Bomb Blast

Over 30 have been reportedly killed while others ran hellter-skelter in Sabon Gari, Kano, northwest Nigeria as a twin-bomb exploded at Igbo Road/Enugu Road and on New Road, opposite Ado Bayero Square.

Security agencies confirmed the incident but said they were still gathering details at the time of filling this report.

The first blast occurred at 9:12 p.m. at Enugu/Igbo Road near International Hotel, while the second blast followed three minutes later, at exactly 9:15 P.M.

Residents panicked as thousands, including fun-seekers were running for dear life.

The Spokesman of the Joint Task Force, Captain Ikedichi Iweha confirmed that there was such incident, and warned residents to remain calm.

Heavily armed security operatives have cordoned off the area as at the time of filling this report.

Though there were rumours of death, Pointblanknews.com reports that so many people were wounded.