At least 27 farmers died as a result of a bomb explosion in one of the central states of Nigeria.

APA informs that information about this was published by the French "Le Monde" publication.

A large number of people were injured in an explosion in the village of Rukubi, located in the center of Nigeria, between Nasarawa and Benue states.

The local police department added that the number of victims is likely to increase as search and operation measures are being continued.

Law enforcement officers working at the scene are investigating the causes of the explosion.