A middle-aged man suspected to be a suicide bomber has exploded into pieces after he was denied entry into a nearby school in Ebonyi state.

Thelagostimes gathered that the incident occurred around 11.30am on Tuesday opposite campus 2 of Amaizu/Amangbala Primary School in Afikpo LGA of the state.

A resident of the area, who spoke to LEADERSHIP on condition of anonymity, said on hearing the sound of the explosion, residents of the area scampered for safety.

He said the yet-to-be identified man was carrying explosive, which exploded and killed him instantly.

He noted that after a few minutes, the residents went to the scene of the incident and discovered the suspected suicide bomber in a pool of blood.

The resident who noted that the incident happened close to the Eke Market Afikpo which is said to be the biggest market in the area added that there is tension and panic in the community.

It was gathered that the upper part of the suspected suicide bomber’s body was completely destroyed from the impact of the bomb.

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