President Goodluck Jonathan's campaign programme in Gombe Monday ended
on a sour note as a bomb exploded barely three minutes after the
President's convoy passed a street close to the scene of the blast.
The blast killed three persons on the spot and injured about 18 others
who were immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention.
Details of the attack were sketchy as at the time of filing this report
but our correspondent reports that the attackers were able to beat
security checks and detonated the bomb close to a crowded area after
people who attended the occasion were leaving the Pantami Township
stadium, venue of the programme.
Journalist who covered the occasion were attacked by a mob who carried
dangerous weapons in the ensuing confusion after the blast as their bus
was vandalized with five of them sustaining injuries.
However, President Jonathan told the gathering that if given another
opportunity in the next election, his administration will speed
development in the country in a train speed.
He promised among others, that the administration will also provide
opportunities for the youth especially in the education sector by giving
them the best so that "they can take us to the moon".
He said the establishment of 12 universities by the administration and
support through TETFUND was a clear indication that the administration
is determined to give the youth the best to succeed.
SOURCE;THISDAY