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At least nine people died as at first count following an attack at Garkida Market in Gombi local government area of Adamawa state.

Tuesday’s attack comes three days after a suicide bomber struck at a motor park in Damaturu, capital of Yobe state, killing seven people.

NAN said it happened at the entrance of the market around 2 pm.

Some residents of Garkida said the bomb was planted while others said it was a suicide bomber.

“I saw nine dead bodies while many others who sustained injuries where rushed to hospitals,” a resident who identified himself as Ibrahim, said.

Othman Abubakar, the state police public relations officer, confirmed the incident but said he had no details.

“I heard about the incident but I am yet to get official details,” he said.