News Update: Death Toll Rises in Madala Bombing

Three policemen and no fewer than 12 other Nigerians died in the Christmas morning explosion near the St. theresa Catholic church today in Madalla, Suleja.

Both the News Agency of Nigeria and the Agence France Presse, quoting the police and people close to the rescue operation, reported between 12 and 15 people dead.

“We have in these three vehicles (ambulances) 15 corpses,” the source told AFP at the scene.

He said the toll was likely to be higher since he believed other rescuers were also pulling out bodies.
A Boko Haram spokesman has claimed responsibilty.

The police have accounted for 12 dead, NAN reported.