Graphic Photos From Scene Of Bomb Blast In Gombe Today

Here are some photos from the scene of today's bomb blast at Dukku motor park in Gombe state. I cant describe them, it is not for the faint hearted.

We cant continue like this, this is too much
. See photos after the cut...warning - graphic images viewer discretion advised

3 Arrested Over Gombe Motor Park Bomb Explosion

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an early morning bomb explosion at the Gombe Motor Park which left an unconfirmed number of persons dead and several others injured.

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kudu Nma, told newsmen in Gombe that a vehicle with an inscription “Yobe Line’’ was reported to have brought the suspected bombers to the park.

“A vehicle which was suspected to have carried the bombers who came in with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) was recovered.

“Unfortunately for them, they were caught when they were about to run away,” he said.

How Female Suicide Bomber Killed Soldier, Injured Others In Gombe

A female suicide bomber earlier today killed a soldier and many others in an attack targeted at a military formation in Gombe.
The woman was said to have arrived the military quarter guard around 11:15am on a motorcycle, hugged the said soldier and detonated the explosive.
Eyewitnesses believe the bomb was detonated prematurely.
The office of the commandant of the 301 battalion is located at the quarter guard.
 Daily Trust report