By Jane Okafor, Abuja
The Nigerian Army has confirmed explosion at the bus stop opposite the Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja.
It said the situation was under control.
It was learnt that a suicide bomber bearing about six mortar was stopped atop the bridge linking Mogadishu Barrack and Guzape District of Abuja.
The suicide bomber was said to be coming from the Nyanya Mararaba area and heading to the town before he was stopped in his track.
Two persons were said to have sustained injuries while the suicide bomber was eliminated though the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Appolonia Anele has not made yet regarding the incident.
However, a post on the Nigerian Army official X handle (former Twitter) confirmed the incident.
“Explosion at bus stop opposite Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja. Situation under control. Details later…”
