BREAKING: Suicide Bomber Explodes In Ebonyi (Video)

A suicide bomber has blown to pieces when a suicide vest he was wearing exploded on his body.

The incident happened in Afikpo town, Afikpo local government area of Ebonyi state.

A source in the area said the incident happened about 12noon.

The suicide bomber was said to have the intention of blowing up school children, but the bomb exploded before he could get to the school gate.

According to the source, “He made an attempt at entering Amaizu/ Amangballa Primary School but was turned back by the school security since he couldn’t justify his reason for visiting. He immediately started running inside a nearby bush before a big bang was heard.”

The source also said residents scampered for safety when the bomb exploded but reconvened at the scene of the incident few minutes after only to discover the suspected suicide bomber laying dead in the pull of his own blood.

The resident who noted that the incident happened close to the Eke Market Afikpo which is said to be the biggest market in the area hinted that there is tension and panic in the community.

Onyxnews learnt that the upper part of the suspected suicide bomber’s body was completely destroyed from the impact of the bomb.

SEE ALSO: Angry Mob Set Another Police Station On Fire, See Why (Video)

Watch the video here

Meanwhile, Onyxnews reports that Commissioner for Internal Security, Stanley Okoro confirmed the incident but stated that he was yet to get details of what happened.