Suicide bombers attacked two churches in Zaria this morning according to eyewitnesses. A church member of the ECWA church in Wusasa area of Zaria told Saharareporters that there is ongoing gunfight between the police and unidentified gunmen on the scene of the second suicide attack on the premises of the CKC church on Yoruba Road in Sabon Gari area of the old city.
SaharaReporters sources in Zaria said that the attacks were carried out by suicide bombers driving bomb-rigged cars. Several witnesses said the bombings appear coordinated and happened almost at the same time in both locations.
The ECWA bomber reportedly dressed like a woman. Sabon Gari and Wasasa area are predominantly occupied by christisans in Zaria.
News credit: Sahara Reporters
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Suicide Bomber Blows Up Church In Bauchi
At least ten people have been killed and 40 others were injured today as a suicide bomber drove a bomb-rigged Honda car into a church, Harvest Field Church of Christ. The church is sandwiched between Living Faith church and Deeper Life Church in Yelwan Tudu area of Bauchi metropolis.
An eyewitness told SaharaReporters on phone that the attack has killed several people including the suicide bomber and guards at the church. "We are still carrying out rescue operation and will speak to you later please.”
Other churches in the area hurriedly closed as security operatives arrived the scene.
News credit: Sahara Reporters
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