Bomb explosion rocks Zaria, Kaduna state 

A deadly bomb blast on Tuesday killed at least 20 people in the Sabon Gari area of Zaria town, Kaduna state.

The governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, confirmed the casualty figure via his Twitter handle.

“I am sad that a terrorist bomb attack just killed 20 people in Sabon Gari Zaria. May the souls of our innocent departed rest in peace, Amen.”

“We call on our citizens to be vigilant and avoid crowded places like markets, mosques, churchesand motor parks in the next few weeks.”

“We call on our people to report any suspicious persons and movements to law enforcement agents, traditional rulers and religious leaders”

The Kaduna State government is working with Federal security agencies that are taking proactive measures to frustrate such terrorists.”