3 Killed, 19 Injured In Bar Attack In Nigeria: Police

The blast occurred at the popular drinking spot selling moonshine near a cattle market in Iware village, outside the state capital Jalingo.

An explosive device went off in a bar in Nigeria's northeastern Taraba state on Tuesday, killing three people and injuring 19, police told AFP.

The blast occurred at the popular drinking spot selling moonshine near a cattle market in Iware village, outside the state capital Jalingo.

"We confirmed three people were killed and 19 seriously injured in the explosion," Usman Abdullahi, Taraba state police spokesman, told AFP.

"The explosive was planted by yet-to-be identified persons but (an) investigation is on," Abdullahi said.