WATCH THE VIDEO HERE An explosion sound was heard on Monday near the Abacha Barracks located along the Nyanya-Maraba road in Abuja, causing panic among residents and passersby. According to reports, one person died and one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of the explosion caused by a suspected suicide bomb “There was an explosion around our area today. I can’t categorically say, it was a case of sucide bombing has been peddled. But what is sure is that there was an explosion, ” One of the sources said. Don’t miss out on any real-time information. Join our WhatsApp group to stay updated. .. An eyewitness – a military personnel who did not give his name – said the man, believed to be a suicide bomber, was killed by an explosive contained in a rubber can close to Mogadishu Barrack in Abuja However, military authorities present at the scene said the situation could be an explosion from a phone device and not IED. Personnel of the military, DSS, police and officers of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, were deployed to the scene of the incident. The Army said the situation is under control. Posting on its verified X handle, the Nigerian Army wrote: “BREAKING NEWS, explosion at bus stop opposite Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja. Situation under control, details later….”. Developing Story, more details will be shared on the Intel Region WhatsApp group as soon as possible. .. ... ... ... Join Our Social Media Channels: