Bomb blast in Kaduna this afternoon leaves at least 25 people dead

A bomb concealed in a red Volkswagen golf car one went
off this afternoon July 23rd along Alkali road which leads to
the popular Murtala Square in Central Kaduna killing at
least 15 people.

According to eyewitnesses, the bomb went off as a
prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, drove past
the road. They believe the bomb was target at his convoy
but according to witnesses, the cleric escaped unhurt while
passersby were killed. At least 25 bodies have so far been
receovered

Other witnesses said the bomb was targeted at thousands
of Muslims who gathered at the Murtala Square for
Ramadan Tafsir under the leadership of Sheikh Bauchi.
(pictured above)

The cleric is said to be an outspoken critic of Boko Haram
and was on his way to the Murtala Square when the bomb
went off.

Update: second bomb explodes in Kawo motor park area
near I Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna
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