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PHOTONEWS: Bomb Blast In Suleja Targets Christ Embassy Church

February 19, 2012

One person was seriously injured today as a bomb hidden in a polythene bag between two cars in front of the Christ Embassy church on Morocco road in Suleja, Niger state exploded.

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One person was seriously injured today as a bomb hidden in a polythene bag between two cars in front of the Christ Embassy church on Morocco road in Suleja, Niger state exploded.

The bomb exploded after the owner of the car saw a suspicious package and notified the head of security of the church who quickly evacuated members before the bomb exploded seriouslyinjuring a carrot seller.  Some 5 persons also sustained minor injuries.

Several cars were damaged by the blast. Pastor of the church Uyi Idugboi told reporters that all church members are safe.