Many Killed By Suicide Bomb Attack In Potiskum, Yobe

Explosion killed over 10 believers in Potiskum, Yobe State, on November 3, 2014, Monday, as Shiite Muslims of the area celebrated the Day of Ashura, The Nation reports.


According to an eyewitness, this was a suicide bomb attack that targeted the members of the Shiite group, the Islamic Brotherhood of Nigeria.

The suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest in the crowd of people, killing many on the spot.

Adamu Mohammed, a resident of Potiskum, confirmed the development to The PremiumTimes in a telephone conversation. He put the number of victims to 20 persons dead and dozens of injured.

“My sister lost three of her sons in the blast,” the man said in despair.

The terrorist attack happened at Faydia Islamic school. This institution is located near the old market and is run by a Shiite.

The Shiites were gathering for a procession to mark the Day of Ashura when the suicide bomber approached and blew himself up.