There is tension in Abuja at the moment as report reaching DailyPost says an explosion h as just occurred at Emab plaza, close to the popular Banex Plaza.
At the moment, the scene of the blast has been condoned off by security men, including SSS, the Police and the military.
An eye witness told DailyPost that the explosion was heavy and capable of causing many deaths.
An eye witness told DailyPost that the explosion was heavy and capable of causing many deaths.
Presently, casualty figure is not known as emergency workers are already on ground to ascertain the source of the blast and casualty figure.
A source who spoke with DailyPost at a nearby Plaza said the blast shook the entire Wuse 2, hence there will definitely be casualties. She said “The blast was so heavy that it shook our plaza. I know many will be affected, but my friends and family members who work at the plaza have confirmed that they are safe.
Wuse 2 is a strategic business area that houses many plazas and clubs in Abuja.
Speaking with popular Abuja event consultant, Yankytech at the scene of the blast, he said his shop and staff were safe, but many people died in the blast. He said ” you can see obviously that casualty figure is high. There is no way a blast could go off at Banex that there won’t be casualty. What we are waiting for now is to confirm casualty figure.
Also speaking with DailyPost. Wale Akanni said, “the evil people have struck again. Penetrating into the heart of Abuja, the popular Wuse 2 is something we cannot really imagine.
Chioma ononiwu, the owner of Red Polish also told DailyPost that the sound of the blast sent shop owners at her Plaza which is few kilometres away from Baanex running helter skelter. She said “the blast was very heavy, and definitely a bomb.”
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