A bomb has exploded in the central areas of Jos the Plateau state capital.
The heavy explosion was heard at about 2:55pm Tuesday afternoon.
Casualties is said the be high because the explosion happened at a densely populated areas of Ahmadu Bello way where the GSM market is located.
Sound of the explosion was heard in Bukuru, which is about 20km from Jos city.
Details of casualties not yet known as security agencies had condoned off the areas and rescue operation is ongoing.
Details later