At least 6 persons have been reported dead in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, after twin bomb blasts occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.

12 others were injured in the bomb attack.

According to Channels Television’s correspondent in Yobe State, the first blast occurred at the Central Motor Park while the second one was set off along the Gashua-Maiduguri bypass.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said those who sustained injuries have been taken to the Damaturu Specialist Hospital where they are being treated.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and details are still sketchy as at the time of reporting.