A bomb concealed in a red Volkswagen golf car one went off this
afternoon July 23rd along Alkali road which leads to the popular Murtala
Square in
Central Kaduna killing at least 15 people.
According to eyewitnesses, the bomb went off as a prominent Islamic
cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, drove past the road. They believe the bomb
was target at his convoy but according to witnesses, the cleric escaped
unhurt while passersby were killed. At least 25 bodies have so far been
receovered
Other witnesses said the bomb was targeted at thousands of Muslims who
gathered at the Murtala Square for Ramadan Tafsir under the
leadership of Sheikh Bauchi. (pictured above)
The cleric is said to be an outspoken critic of Boko Haram and was on his
way to the Murtala Square when the bomb went off.
Update: second bomb explodes in Kawo motor park area near I Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna
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