At least seven people were killed and several others injured following an explosion in Bassa-Kukoki village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, on Thursday.
Ibrahim Kuta, president of the Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA), confirmed the incident, saying it happened between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
“The incident occurred around 12 to 1 at Bassa Kokoki, where an unknown aircraft dropped a bomb in the community,” he told The Gazette.
Kuta said residents believed an aircraft dropped a bomb on the community. He said seven people died at the scene, while injured victims were taken to IBB Hospital and Kuta General Hospital.
“About seven people died at the spot, while others sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital. Presently, about nine people are dead, while the number of injured people is yet to be ascertained,” he said.
A Facebook user, Almustapha Bassa Ahmed, also reported the incident, saying seven people were killed and several others injured.
“Bomblast in kukkoki bassa ward right now 7 died and many are injured and my brother Lukma may there gentle soul in perfect peace,” he wrote.
