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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