Military have reportedly arrested a suspect in
connection with May 20 Jos bombing, which
killed according to various resources from 118
to more than 200 people.
Photo: Scene of Jos 20 attack
The arrest was announced on Wednesday by
the Director of Defence Information Chris
Olukolade, Premium Times reports with
reference to NAN. However the details
regarding the identity of the bomber were not
provided as at the time of filing this report.
It would be recalled that twin explosion
rocked the overcrowded market of Plateau
State capital on the fateful Tuesday. The area
was immediately cordoned off. The number of
casualties was so terrifying, that at the
mortuaries of nearby hospitals some dead
bodies were seen lying of the floor and piled
up on top of each other.
Four days later, on May 24 marked for
footballs fans from all over the world by the
final game of UEFA Champions League, Jos
viewing center became another target of
suicide bombing, 3 people were said to have
lost their lives. It was later learnt that the
initial target was more than 400 football
viewers .
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