How gunmen dressed in Nigerian military uniform bombed Bauchi hotel – Survivors

by S’ola Filani

Survivors of Friday’s bomb blast in Bauchi  have disclosed that the bombers  were dressed in Nigerian military uniform.

A survivor, Ahmed Maidoki, told the News Agency of Nigeria that five persons in military uniform carried out the attack by detonating explosives and shooting at random.

“We were just sitting down, watching highlights of the ongoing FIFA world cup at the viewing centre located in between the two story building of the hotel when five men dressed in military uniform strolled in.

“We thought they were security personnel, who came to relax as well. I noticed they all positioned themselves at the four corners of the hall.

“The next thing I heard was an explosion, after which the arena was covered with thick smoke. Shivering, my friends and I sprawled on the ground.

“We were trying to get out when the five men started shooting sporadically at any one who tried to stand up, and in the process, killing many of the survivors of the blast,” he said.

Another witness, Usman Hassan, said he was just about to enter the hotel when the blast occurred and immediately ran away from the scene.

“As soon as I was a bit far from the scene, I heard gun-shots. Few minutes later, a white Toyota Hilux vehicle zoomed out of the hotel on high speed with men wearing army uniforms”, he said.

The explosion targeted a brothel in Bauchi metropolis of Bauchi State and claimed 10 lives while 14 others sustained injuries, the spokesperson of the police in the state, Haruna Mohammed, said.

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