But for the gallantry of a security guard on Sunday, high number of casualties would have been recorded following a coordinated bomb explosion in Jos, Plateau state. The bomb was planted at the ECWA church in Plateau State church which was filled with worshippers when the private security guard spotted the bomb at the entrance.
According to reports, the guard picked the bomb and threw it off the church before it exploded instantly. No one was killed from the explosion, although the guard sustained injuries on the leg and is currently being treated, a worshipper said.
It was also revealed that the police anti-bomb squad, discovered another explosive device that was planted at the restroom of the church on arrival.
