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Four Killed, 42 Injured In St. Finbars Catholic Church Bombing In Jos

Four people have  died while atlas 42 sustained injuries during an early morning suicide car bomb attack at the St. Finbars Catholic Church in Jos, Plateau State today. National Emergency officials said those with minor injuries have been treated and discharged from hospital.

Four people have  died while atlas 42 sustained injuries during an early morning suicide car bomb attack at the St. Finbars Catholic Church in Jos, Plateau State today. National Emergency officials said those with minor injuries have been treated and discharged from hospital.

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The attacks started around around 8 AM while the morning service was in progress. Two suicide bombers drove a car rigged with explosives through the gates of the church triggering a massive explosion.

Eyewitnesses in the church said worshippers were saved by security measures put in place by the church otherwise the loss  would have been far greater.
 
The bomb attack today happened in the heart of the millionaire neighborhood  and near the well-fortified government house in the Rayfield area of the city.

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