Sahara Reporters confirms that the total
killed by the Zaria bomb blast on Tuesday has risen to 25. The deaths reported
include a two-year old child.
Samuel
Arwan, spokesperson for Kaduna State Governor El-Rufai, reported in a statement
that an additional 32 people suffered injuries. They are being treated at the
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital.
The
number of deaths has increased from earlier reports that 20 people were killed
in the bombing, which occurred at the Secretariat of the Sabon Gari Local
Government Council.
The
official count was announced after Governor El-Rufai made a speech at the scene
of the attack condemning the acts of terror and praying for the victims.
According
to the statement, “[El-Rufai] urged the people of Kaduna State as a whole to be
vigilant, even as they preserve the peace. The Governor said residents of the
State should promptly report all suspicious persons and activities to the
security agencies and community leaders.” Extra security measures would be
taken throughout the State, the Governor said, and residents should take
caution in their daily lives.
The
report also said the Governor will announce further steps to strengthen
security in the area over the next few days.
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