Over 10 Killed In Azare Bomb Explosion, Bauchi

A bomb explosion occurred this morning, November 7th, at a First Bank building located in Azare, Bauchi state. The device planted within the bank premises exploded as workers lined up at the bank to pick up the salaries. A security source in the state disclosed that at least 13 people have been confirmed dead, while 40 others injured as a result the explosion. At the same time, witnesses quoted by TheCable put the number of dead to 10 persons, while a report by BusinessDay claimed that the number of the deceased keeps growing and has reached 15 people. Africa & Middle East Public Policy and Security Expert Aye Dee wrote on his Twitter account that bombing at First Bank, Azare, occurred near 10:40. Terrorists seemed to be targeting people collecting their salaries. Bombing at First Bank, Azare, Bauchi. 10:40(ish). Target seemed 2 b people collecting their salaries. Casualties & Fatalities still unclear