A bomb attack has reportedly occurred in Potiskum, Yobe state.
Witnesses say a suicide bomber targeting members of the Shiite group, Islamic Brotherhood of Nigeria, detonated his explosive vest, killing many instantly.
A resident of the town, Adamu Mohammed, told PREMIUM TIMES over the telephone that nearly 20 persons were killed and several others injured.
“My sister lost three of her sons in the blast,” he said.
The bombing took place at Faydia Islamic school, run by the Shiite. It is located near the old market in Potiskum.
The bomber struck when members of the Shiite were gathering to go on a procession to mark the Ashura day
Ashura day is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, the new month of the Islamic calendar.
Potiskum is the largest town outside Damaturu, the Yobe state capital.
Source: Premiumtimes

November 3, 2014 





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