There are rising fears in the hearts of residents of Jalingo the Taraba State Capital following an explosion that rocked a drinking joint.


It was gathered that an explosive device suspected to be a bomb exploded on Sunday night at Doruwa drinking joint opposite a bank, which affected some buildings within the vicinity.


Eyewitnesses at the scene of the incident said a lady was badly hit by the explosion and rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention while several others sustained various degrees of injuries.


Though no life was lost, the police have cordoned off the area to avert another blast just in case another one was planted nearby, according to Channels reports.



At the time of filing this report, the police authorities or state government is yet to release any press statement as regards the incident.