Bomb blast rocks Emab Plaza Abuja!, 21 people feared dead, 17 Injured.

A bomb explosion has been reported  at the popular Emab Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2, Abuja. the blast occurred at about 4pm this evening.

The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, has also confirmed the blast, and that 21 people died this afternoon when a bomb went off at the very busy Emab Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja. He also confirmed that 17 people were seriously injured and have been taken to Maitama District Hospital in Abuja. 

Mr Mba said one suspect has been arrested and investigations have already started. The bomb is said to have gone off in a car as it passed through the gate of the mall around 4 this afternoon. The fire that followed the explosion is said to have engulfed most of the cars parked around the mall.  

The attack is believed to have been carried out by a suicide bomber.  
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