Second Blast In Kaduna Aimed At Gen. Buhari + Pics From Today's Blast

The second bomb blast that rocked the Kawo area of Kaduna state this afternoon was aimed at former Head of State and Chieftain of the APC, General Muhammadu Buhari.

Second #Nigeria blast 'was aimed' at a senior opposition figure & ex-military leader, General Muhammadu Buhari http://t.co/OAe9Y195ca
— BBC Africa (@BBCAfrica) July 23, 2014

A second blast is reported in Kaduna, northern Nigeria, just hours after a suicide attack killed 25 people.
— BBC Africa (@BBCAfrica) July 23, 2014

According to a report by BBC Africa, about 90 minutes after the first bomb went off along Alkali Rd, a second explosion ripped through the crowded Kawo area, targeting the motorcade of Gen Buhari.

Gunmen rammed a vehicle into his convoy, firing shots at it. The report says two of Gen. Buhari's bodyguards were slightly wounded in the attack, he however escaped unhurt.

Meanwhile, Kaduna state Governor, Ramalan Yero, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the Kaduna metropolis following the deadly twin explosions that killed at least 25 people.

Below are some photos from the scene of the blast today...

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