An unidentified motorcyclist on Friday threw an Improvised Explosive Device, which exploded near a small gathering opposite a commercial bank in Jalingo, Taraba State.
The police swiftly cordoned off the area after the explosion occurred at about 12.30p.m.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the explosion did not injure anyone or cause any damage to buildings around.
Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the state police command, Mr. Ibiang Mbaseike, said an unidentified motorcyclist threw an IED in front of the small gathering and ran away.
“Eye witnesses said the motorcyclist threw the explosive devise and ran away immediately. None of them was able to identify him,” he said.
Mbaseiki said the police were investigating the matter and appealed to the public to assist the police with vital information that would lead to crime prevention.
A similar explosion was targeted at the Taraba State Commissioner of Police Mamman Sale’s convoy a fortnight ago at the Government House roundabout in which 11 people died and over 20 others injured. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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