Kano GSM market rocked by deadly explosion

Similarly, the insurgents had on Tuesday, November 17, bombed a motor park near a major market in Yola, Adamawa state, killing 32 and injuring 80.

Meanwhile, yesterday’s blast will add to mounting pressure on Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver on his promises to destroy Boko Haram.

Katsina also said eight other persons sustained injuries during the incident which happened around 4.30pm.

A witness said he sighted 20 corpses being moved from the scene of the blasts while the injured were taken to the hospital.

According to SaharaReporters, the attacks were carried out by two female suicide bombers.

Another eyewitness said the suspected bomber was seen distributing arms in a bid to attract more people before he detonated his device.

He called on residents to be extra careful and report any suspected character or movement to security agents for prompt response.

There is still no claim of responsibility for the bombing, but the death toll could rise.

He condoled the families of the victims of the bomb blasts, promising to fish out and bring to justice the perpetrators of the crimes.

Boko Haram has previously used young girls as human bombs in its six-year insurgency to create a hardline Islamic state in northeast Nigeria.