An explosion has reportedly hit a major market in Yola, the capital of Adamawa state on Thursday evening.

As at the time of filing this report, The Nation was unable to contact the Police concerning the cause of the blast, it was however suspected to be an activity of suicide bombers.

Eye witness, who recounted that the incidence occurred at about 7:00pm at the Jimeta main market, noted that it could be difficult to measure casualty figure but the impact may be much.