Bomb explosion hits Gombe Church

The Police on Thursday confirmed a bomb explosion at
the entrance of Tudun Wada ECWA Church, Gombe.
The spokesperson of the state Police Command, Fwaje
Atajiri, said a suicide bomber rode on a motorcycle and
tried to enter the church a few minutes after 8 a.m.
“He came with a motorcycle and tried to enter the place
but as a result of the security measures put in place, he
was blocked and the bomb exploded instantly and he
was killed,” Mr. Atajiri said.
He called on the public to remain vigilant and also
report any suspicious movement around them.
A witness, Aminu Muhammad, whose house is close to
the church, said he was indoors when he heard a loud
sound.
“When I heard the sound, I immediately came out, and
what I saw was horrible,” he said. “I just saw human
parts scattered everywhere with blood and pieces of
motorcycle which the suicide bomber rode on.”
Abdullahi Isah, the Secretary, Gombe Specialist Hospital,
said 10 injured persons were brought to the hospital.
According to him, the victims sustained various injuries
and were undergoing treatment. He added that one of
them was taken to the theatre for emergency operation.
(NAN)

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