Twin Bomb Blast Hits Yobe State, 10 Killed, Several Injured

Not less than 10 people have been reported dead following the two bomb blasts in Potiskum, Yobe state, Northeast Nigeria.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Toyin Gbadegeshin, confirmed the explosions to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Potiskum.

Gbadegeshin said one of the bombers targeted the vigilante office, killing seven persons, while others died in the second explosion which occurred at Dorowa Ward in the town.

“At about 12.25hrs, twin suicide bombers struck at Dorowa at the vigilante office and near Lara filling station, killing Ado Kwamanda and six of his men.”

“Two people, including the bomber, died in the second attack”, he concluded.