Nigerian military authorities have imposed a 7pm to 5am curfew on Mubi in Adamawa State, following a bomb blast targeting football fans that killed no fewer than 40 Sunday evening.
The explosion, which occurred at Kabang area of the town is also said to have left about 19 people injured.
A suspect who was said to have been identified with the car used in conveying the bomb device has been arrested by troops in the area. He is being interrogated while further investigation is ongoing.
Meanwhile, there is conflicting figures regarding the casualty, while Adamawa State Police Command gave 12, military gave 19. However, eyewitness account says casualty is in the region of 40.
Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, had this to say about the explosion “A key suspect in the terror bomb explosion that rocked Kabang Community in Mubi, Adamawa State, thus evening (Sunday) has been arrested by troops who cordoned the area in swift response to the explosion.
“The suspect was nabbed as observant members of the public confirmed sighting him alight the vehicle used to convey the explosive device thst was detonated in Kababg shortly before explosion”.
