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There was panic in some parts of Abuja following reports of a land tremor on Wednesday night.

Residents of the affected areas have been sharing their experiences on social media while calling on relevant authorities to clarify the situation.

NewsmakersNG reports that over 12 hours after the incident was reported, relevant agencies of government are yet to make any official statement.

A former presidential aide, Dr Joe Abah, wrote on Twitter that he felt the sensation at his home in Jabi area about 9 pm.

He Tweeted with his verified handle, @DrJoeAbah: “I felt my house in Jabi, Abuja, vibrate around 9 pm last night. It didn’t feel like an earth tremor. It was more like an explosion that pushed air, rattled the windows and shook chandeliers. Almost exactly like when the This Day Office in Utako was bombed some years ago.”

Another person tweeted: “What just happened in parts of Abuja? The building I am in just vibrated. Maitama, Katampe, Gwarimpa all felt it! Pls confirm locations…

Another Twitter user wrote: “Almost exactly. However, there wasn’t any loud explosions to suggest bombing or even quarrying.

The user, however, suggested it could be...http://www.newsmakersng.com/panic-spreads-as-residents-report-land-tremor-in-abuja/