Normal life is gradually returning to Jos, Plateau State after the twin bomb explosions that hit Terminus Market on Tuesday, leaving 75 persons dead and 100 others injured.
The state Police Commissioner, Chris Olakpe, confirmed more than 75 killed and over 100 others injured following the blasts that went off in an interval of 14 minutes.
Aside from the human and material casualties, the explosions left a crater in the middle of the market.
Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria, who visited parts of the city on Thursday, observed that life was gradually returning to normal as many people ventured out for their daily activities.
Most residents of the city had remained indoors on Wednesday to monitor developments from the safety of their homes.
At Tudun-Wada, West of Mines, Hwolshe, Abatoir and Rukuba areas, NAN observed a gradual return to normal life with many shops opened for business.
Many offices were also opened as many more workers went to their offices, while more vehicles ventured into the streets.
Meanwhile, there are no activities at the Terminus Market and its environ as the area remained closed, while fierce-looking security operatives were positioned at the various entry points.
Olakpe had warned traders against venturing into the market, saying men of the police anti-bomb unit were still combing the area for any hidden explosives.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Government has announced that it would bear the medical cost for the treatment of injured persons.
Information Commissioner, Olivia Dazyem, told journalists on Wednesday that her ministry had also established information desks in each of the hospitals where the injured were taken for treatment.
“The officers on the desks will keep the public informed of developments in respect of the survivors,” Dazyem said.
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