The Nigerian Army has said the explosion at a Bus stop opposite Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja is under control.
According to military sources,the suicide bomber bearing about six mortar was stopped on top bridge linking Mogadishu and Guzape.
The source said the suicide bomber was coming from the Nyanyan Mararaba axis coming into town before he was stopped.
The source said two persons sustained injury while the suicide bomber was eliminated.
The Acting Director Army Public Relations Lt-Col Appolonia Anele did not respond to messages seeking confirmation however, a post on the Nigerian Army official X handle confirmed the incident.
“Explosion At Bus Stop Opposite Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja.
Situation Under Control. Details Later.,”
However,at the time of filing this report, details of the incident were not provided by the Army.