An explosion has hit a terminus in Jos , Plateau State capital on Tuesday
Reports have it that many people were injured in the incident
Some casualties were also reported
No one could give any reason for the explosion as at the time of going to press
Meanwhile, no fewer than 13 persons reportedly died in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau on Monday night.
The chairman of the LGA, Dr Joshua Riti, confirmed the incident to reporters in Jos.
But Riti said “six died in Kissaloi village where we went to pay condolence visit, while in the other villages, I’m yet to get reports on the casualties.”
Riti, who expressed sadness over the deaths, said the collapsed mining site is located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South and Jos North LGAs.
Riti said six of the deceased hail from Bassa LGA.
“This is an unfortunate incident; these young people were only out in search of a means of livelihood.
“They went out to put their energies to good use to sustain and meet up with the current economic hardship in the country but met their untimely death.
“I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy,” he said.
Our correspondent gathered that most of the deceased were between 18 and 30 years.
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