A bomb explosion suspected to
be from a male suicide bomber has killed six persons including the bomber.
The blast occurred at a local
branch of Redeemed Christian Church of God along Bauchi road in Potiskum Town,Yobe State.
A resident of the town who is
also one of the officials working with the aid agencies informed PREMIUM TIMES
that the bomb went off at a time worshipers were observing the Sunday service.
The resident said “six persons
died” from the blast.
The Police have also confirmed
that six people died from the explosion.
The Police Public Relations
Officer in Yobe, Toyin Gbadegesin, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Damaturu
that the dead included the suicide bomber.
“A male suicide bomber
detonated a bomb at Redeemed Church at Jigawa area of Potiskum, killing five on
the spot,” Mr. Gbadegesin said. “A female member of the church who sustained
injuries also died while receiving treatment in the hospital.”
He said the injured are
receiving treatment at various health facilities in the area.
Potiskum last suffered a twin
suicide attack on June 15, in which 10 people were killed and several others
injured.
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