Suicide bomber strikes at Gombe church
A suicide bomber has detonated a bomb at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Tudun Wada, Gombe, capital of Gombe state, killing an unspecified number of people.
A security source who confirmed the blast to TheCable said it occurred some minutes before 9am, while members of the church were at a service to herald the New Year.
“The suicide bomber was targeting the church. But thankfully, it was impossible to access the main building. The bomb was detonated at the gate,” a member of the church told TheCable on phone.
He could also not confirm how many people had been killed or wounded, but he played down the casualty toll, saying: “It would have been worse if the main church building was hit. Thank God it only happened at the gate.”
However, Abdullahi Isah, the secretary, Gombe Specialist Hospital, said 10 injured persons were brought to the hospital.
He said the victims sustained various injuries and were undergoing treatment, adding that one of them was taken to the theatre for emergency operation.
Gombe has experienced multiple attacks in recent times, only on Wednesday did a suicide bomber strike at the only military barracks in the state, killing many.
May God grant the souls of all departed faithful peaceful repose and speedy healing to the injured. He will surely comfort the brethren in Gombe and all lovers of peace in the world. The prayers of the faithful about the insurgents will certainly be answered.