Update: Heavy security at Abuja blasts scene

Security men are keeping watch at the scene of Friday night bomb blast in Nyanya in Abuja.

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase arrived the scene about 11.25am to inspect the damage caused by the twin bomb blast.

An eyewitness said he counted 10 to 15 bodies burnt beyond recognition in the blasts which reportedly occurred within space of five minutes.

 

First bomb blast occurred at the Jikwoyi park at 9.20pm and second blast at 9.25pm

 

Some residents who said they were amongst the first respondents at the scene however said the death toll may not be as high as reported.

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