Yobe: killed as explosion hits Gidan Amarya beer palour

One person was killed and about seven others injured when an explosion hit a beer parlour known as “Gidan Amarya” in Gashua, headquarters of Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Abdu Sheriff, a shop owner close to the Area, said many people scampered for safety.

“I heard the sound while we were observing our Isha prayers and immediately we finished, we rushed into our houses to hide.”

“After some moments, we were informed that the explosion hit a beer parlour that is in a neighbouring community.”

Authorities in the local government confirmed the incident.

The Executive Chairman of Bade local government, Sanda Kara Bade, said he had mobilised a security team into the scene and ordered an investigation to unravel the root cause of the explosion.