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Blast kiled 56, injured 177 — LG boss

Muhammed also said the critically injured were rushed to Mubi General Hospital and Yola Specialists Hospital.

Bomb Blast - Photo for illustrative purpose

Muhammed, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview, said 57 of the injured were critical and 120 minor.

He said the critically injured were rushed to Mubi General Hospital and Yola Specialists Hospital, while those that sustained minor injuries were treated and discharged .

NAN reports that the Madagali Market operates on Fridays and the two blasts occurred at the grains and second hand clothes sections of the market.

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The council boss appealed to the federal, state governments, relevant donors and humanitarian agencies to come to the aid of the people.

He said such a gesture would help them in alleviating the pain and loss from the blasts.

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