Multiple explosions have rocked the Kaduna metropolis as bombs allegedly
planted by members of the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram went off in
two military formations and under the popular Kawo Flyover in the state
capital.
The explosions which began at about 11.45am at the One Division of the
Nigerian Army Headquarters, Kaduna left heavy casualties while the
alleged suicide bomber was shot dead by soldiers.
By 12.15pm, there was another explosion under the Kawo Flyover located
some metres away from the main gate to the One Division of the Nigerian
Army.
Eye witnesses said the impact of the explosion destroyed part of the
Administrative Building of the One Division of the Nigerian Army.
Windows and doors were shattered.
Thirty minutes later another bomb exploded around the Nigerian Air Force Base located about 100 metres away from the bridge.
Eyewitnesses said unspecified number of persons may have died in the explosion near the gate of the Nigeria Airforce Base.
The multiple explosions caused commotion in several parts of the state capital as residents scampered for safety.
Armed soldiers have cordoned off the affected areas.
Armed Soldiers seized cameras belonging to the African Independent
Television and Kaduna State Government-owned Capital TV from their
reporters who attempted to take shots from the scenes of the blasts.
Also, the roads leading to the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House office of the state governor was also cordoned off.
The Assistant Director of Public Relations of the One Division, Lt Col. Abubakar Edun however declined comment.
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