Death toll in Yola bomb blasts now 28…98 injured

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At least 28 persons died and 96 injured in Friday’s explosion at Jambutu Mosque during Juma’at prayer.

Injured victims were evacuated to Federal Medical Centre, Yola and Specialist Hospital Jimeta , Adamawa state.

It was gathered that the mosque was newly repainted and the explosion occurred at the perimeter of the crowded mosque.

A health worker confirmed that staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deposited at least 20 corpses in the mortuary while over 70 injured victims are being treated in the hospitals.

A witnesses said the blast occurred immediately after the jumuah prayers commenced on Friday

Survivors said the teenage bomber who disguised as worshipper detonated the explosives in the premises after failing to reach the main building.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa, DSP Othman Abubakar confirmed the death of many worshippers in the suicide bombing.

Rescue workers have started evacuating corpses and wounded victims to the Federal Medical Centre, Yola in several pick up trucks.

Spokesman of hospital, Adamu Dodo said the hospital had received several victims in critical conditions appealing for blood donation from members of the public.