Newsflash: Explosion in Abuja outskirts as residents panic

A loud explosion occurred on Thursday morning in Kurudu, a community on the outskirts of Abuja.

The cause of the explosion is still unclear as a resident said it could have been caused by a bomb or dynamites used in blasting rocks in the area.

The explosion has caused panic in Kurudu, Jikoyi and other adjoining areas as residents scampered for safety.

According to a resident of an Army Estate in Kurudu in a media report, soldiers simply locked the gate and prevented anyone from going out upon hearing the loud explosion.

Details shortly...