An explosion has rocked a popular viewing centre in Damaturu, Yobe State, with scores of football fans feared dead.
The explosion occurred shortly after the kick-off of the Brazil vs. Mexico match in the ongoing World Cup.
Witnesses said that the bomber brought the explosive devices in a tricycle shortly after the commencement of the Brazil – Mexico encounter which kicked off around 8PM local time as the bomb went off almost immediately.
Medical personnel on duty at the Sani Abacha Specialists Hospital in Damaturu the Yobe State capital, confirmed to Channels Television that several casualties were being brought to the hospital for medical attention.
“I can confirm to you now that lots of people are seriously injured as a result of the blast and are being brought to this hospital for medical attention”, he said.
Source: Channels TV
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