By SaharaReporters, New York
Nigeria’s capital Abuja was rocked about two hours ago by a deadly explosion, Saharareporters has just learned.

The explosion happened at the crowded “Mammy” market attached to the Abacha Barracks in the Asokoro area of Abuja. Several eyewitnesses said the blast has claimed close to 100 lives and wounded scores more.

The yet-to-be-identified device exploded near a fish-frying shop in the bustling market. Saharareporters learned that many of the casualties were soldiers and their family members doing their last minute shopping for the New Year.




Our correspondent contacted the office of the National Security Advisor where a source confirmed that there was an explosion, but said they were yet to identify what or who caused it.

A diplomat in Abuja told Saharareporters that the recent spate of explosions raised fears that the forthcoming elections might be marred by violence.

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this is really painful, more than 200 innocent souls have lost,,,,,,,,,, those who so excited because of the new year,, their dreams and aspirtion have cut short by these monsters and bastards