Two bombs have exploded around the ever busy Jos Main Market, between Railway Terminus and the temporary site of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) in Jos, Plateau State.
The first explosion sounded at about 2:55 PM while the second at about 3:20 PM around the same area, according to Premium Times.
The explosions were followed by a thick smoke and is believed to have affected many shops and commercial vehicles. It is not known whether anyone was killed or injured.
The explosion has however created tension in the area with cars colliding as drivers scampered for safety.
Casualties is said to be high because the explosion happened at a densely populated areas of Ahmadu Bello Way where the GSM market is located.
Ambulance and other safety providers were seen rushing to the area. It was gathered that victims of the explosion are being rushed to Ola hospital.Sound of the explosion was heard in Bukuru, which is about 20km from Jos city.
The cause of the explosion and casualty is yet to be ascertained.
Photo of smoke rising from the Terminus Market today in Jos after the explosion
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