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A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities.

Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area.

Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities.

The extent of the damage remains unclear, but witnesses described scenes of destruction and chaos.

“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.

Emergency services, including the police, fire department, and ambulance teams, reportedly rushed to the scene to provide assistance.

The Plateau State Police Command has yet to make a public statement on the incident.

Attempts to reach the Command’s spokesman, Alabo Alfred, 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.”

Our correspondent reports that 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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God please! What is it again?

Nawa Nlfpmod. Xmas never start wey bangers go loud.

They have resumed their politics of terrorism

Serious!! May God have mercy on us

These Moonworshipers have started again o.

Another Southern Presidency is under attack like in the days of JONATHAN GOODLUCK....

LAKURAWAS Public Announcement.....

TooMuchStuff:
These Moonworshipers have started again o.

Another Southern Presidency is under attack like in the days of JONATHAN GOODLUCK....

LAKURAWAS Public Announcement.....

There is no southern president, we have a Yoruba presidency pure and simple, Mods ban me for this truth. They said they want all for themselves so go ahead eat everything

Samueydcg:
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Forkthiefnubu:
There is no southern president, we have a Yoruba presidency pure and simple, Mods ban me for this truth. They said they want all for themselves so go ahead eat everything

Yoruba government is southern presidency?

unclejb2:
They have resumed their politics of terrorism

The same politics Yorubas played together with them against Jonathan 🙄🙄

ogododo:
A source from the town confirmed the incident, adding that security agencies including the police, fire department, and ambulance teams are currently at the scene of the incident to provide recuse operation.



There was an occurrence of a powerful explosion in the city of Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Tuesday morning at a location near the densely populated Terminus market area.

A source from the town confirmed the incident, adding that security agencies including the police, fire department, and ambulance teams are currently at the scene of the incident to provide recuse operation.

It was learnt that the incident occurred around 10am on Tuesday without any certainty as to casualties and extent of damage.

The source revealed further to PUNCH that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities.

“I was nearby when I heard a loud bang. I saw people running and screaming. It was terrifying,” Gyang Buba, a clothes vendor said.

Some security sources at the police command headquarters in Jos also 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.”

Neither the state government nor the police has issued any official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.



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Hope Tinubu is clueful, Nigeria we hail thee, Jos my Jos.

So sad

May God keep protecting us this ember months.

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Exaggeration at its peak

Nigerian media always seeks to push sensational news.

Won't be surprised if it is something like a gas leakage or a tanker explosion.

For the benefit of tension, they would rather pretend not to know until everybody else knows the cause.

If there's one thing T-pain had dreamt off, it was to become the president of this country and ofcourse to enjoy every paraphernalia that comes with it.....

Now his dream has finally been achieved.....and I'm very sure he would want to enjoy every bit of his days as the president without having to experience sleepless nights and severe pokes here and there.....So therefore, I urge him to face these bitter souls from hell and crush them with every federal might his got!..

Because they attacked rangers over there

Dont be dumb! 2023 elections have passed

chiagozien:
The same politics Yorubas played together with them against Jonathan 🙄🙄

I won't believe this except I hear the truth from lie Muhammad.

Could it be the miners at it again?

Okay

Nawa o

Lebanon , Plateau State all suffering same problem of extremist.
Never allow their population to grow in your land because it only takes one cleric in Iran or Iraq to inspire them and they will start killing people for their All*h

When it rains it pours!!!!!!
2X againnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep repeating it

Those of us that had something to say but decided to let it slide, may God bless us

THERE WAS NO EXPLOSION!!!! STOP POSTING FAKE NEWS! People are busy going about their normal business at Terminus.

It's a LIE!!!

Likely the same situation in ibadan. illegal miners cutting costs using and storing tnt as mining explosive

Nlfpmod , this is fake news

Hope children of momo are not responsible for this

ogododo:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/breaking-explosion-rocks-jos/%3famp

God

one promised to handle security while the , economy...

So far so good, dey have bn handling it very well!