Nigeria: Explosion rocks Kogi minutes before Buhari’s visit


An explosion occurred Thursday in Kogi State minutes before President Muhammadu Buhari was to commission a project in the North-central state.

Residents said the explosion, believed to be from a bomb, claimed the lives of at least four people in Karaworo District, Adavi Local Government Area. The police are yet to confirm the casualty figure.

Residents close to the scene of the explosion told PREMIUM TIMES that the blast occurred close to the entrance gate of the emir’s palace, about 30 minutes ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the area.

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Source: The Premium Times

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