Massive explosion hits Motor Park in Yola, scores dead

dimeji akinloye 20:03 - 17 November 2015

Massive explosion rocks Yola, scores dead

According to an eyewitness, Mohammed Dansabe, the explosion was so massive that it was felt all over the city, claiming that dead bodies are uncountable.

Many have been reported dead after an explosion at a Motor Park in Yola, Adamawa State.

According to an eyewitness, Mohammed Dansabe, who spoke to Premium Times, the explosion was so massive that it was felt all over the city - claiming that dead bodies are uncountable.

“I am currently at the scene and we are helping to evacuate injured to the Hospital, there are many dead bodies all over the place,” Dansabe said.

He added that the blast scene is close to the main vegetable market in the town and the explosion occurred as traders were closing for the day and rushing home.

The explosion is believed to have been caused by an improvised Explosive Device (IED)