A significant explosion occurred in Jos on Tuesday morning, November 12, 2014, around 10:30 am, near the crowded Terminus market area.
Eye witnesses reported a loud blast that caused panic and chaos in the vicinity.
Initial reports indicate multiple injuries, with some sources suggesting possible fatalities. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed as rescue efforts continue amid scenes of destruction.
“I was nearby when I heard a loud bang,” said an eyewitness. “I saw people running and screaming. It was terrifying,” added Gyang Buba, a clothes vendor who confirmed the incident.
Punch Newspapers had reported that emergency services, including the police, fire department, and ambulance teams, were reportedly rushed to the scene to provide assistance.
It added that the Plateau State Police Command has yet to make a public statement on the incident, at the time the report was filed.
Attempts to reach the Command’s spokesman, Alabo Alfred, it wrote, were unsuccessful as his phone was switched off.
However, security sources at police command headquarters in Jos confirmed the incident, adding that an investigation had been launched.
“The area has been cordoned off as investigators begin to assess the situation. We are working to determine the cause of the explosion,” the source added. “We urge calm and assure the public that we will do everything possible to ensure their safety.”
Expectedly, the incident has heightened security concerns in Jos, which has experienced periodic violence and unrest in recent years, with residents calling on authorities to increase security measures in the area.
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