10 Dead As Boko Haram Attacks Ministry in Taraba state
But the explosion, carried out by suspected suicide bombers on a motorcycle, it was learnt, has resulted in the death of over 10 persons, with no fewer than 15 seriously injured.
One of those who died was part of the team that detonated the explosive.
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It has been confirmed by multi sources in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, that many civil servants in the Ministry of Finance building were injured in the latest attack by suspected Boko Haram members. "I can confirm to you that 10 people have been confirmed dead," a source told an online media, adding that the bodies have been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo.
Another source, who was in Jalingo to execute a contract for a ministry said, "I came to network a ministry here. I was with the programme manager when the explosion occurred. The ministry has lots of casualties. "An online media said there are reports that the state commissioner of police was the actual target of the bombers and his whereabouts is yet unknown. Multi sources say the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, is suspected to be behind the attack.
Taraba State Police spokesperson, Ibiang Mbasike, has confirmed the attack.
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