Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday described the early morning suicide bomb blast in a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State as "very cruel and dastardly." According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,
Some eyewitnesses have narrated how the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, happened on Sunday.
The United Kingdom, UK, has warned that terrorists plan to attack the United States, US. It advised its citizens in the country to be vigilant and avoid public gatherings.
Omakwu said 12 people were injured during the attack and taken to the hospital for treatment while tricycles loaded with yams were burnt along the farm road. He said it was the first time Onipi community came under attack.
The Communication Director, Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr Benjamin Achi, who confirmed the attack, lamented the high rate of insecurity in Enugu State.
"We are always the first target in any attack. Wherever they want to attack, they first attack the police formation in the area and sometimes, the attacks happen simultaneously.
Inset: One of the victims of the attack (LIB) The victim said, "Thank God for saving my life after a horrifying attack by herdsmen on our way to Kaduna. They robbed us, raped women and took away our monies and other valuables."