🇳🇬 Blast kills at least 54 in north central Nigeria

Dozens of cattle herders and bystanders were killed and several injured by a suspected bomb blast in Nigeria's north central region.

The spokesperson of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria said a group of Fulani herders were moving their cattle to Nasarawa from Benue, when an explosion rocked the area. He also said "At least about 54 people died instantly. Those who were injured were countless."

Nasarawa governor told that a bomb blast was responsible for the deaths. He did not say who was believed to be behind the explosion, but said he had been meeting with security agencies "to ensure that we continue to douse the tension" that could be caused by the incident.

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