Reports say a bomb blast occurred this afternoon at Abubakar Habu Hashidu Road, about 200 meters (220 yards) from the Pantami stadium, venue of President Jonathan’s campaign in Gombe State today.
According to the reports, the bomb which was planted in a stationed tricycle, went off just minutes after president Jonathan and his team left the venue of the campaign. Five people have already been confirmed dead. Details later. (Photo credit: Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde).