An unidentified suicide bomber allegedly entered a residence
of a PDP politician and detonated an explosive devise. No fewer than six
lives have been taken by an explosion in Potiskum, Yobe State, North
East Nigeria, the Channels Television reports.
According to witnesses, the explosions occurred around 1:20 Sunday
afternoon in front of Sabo Garbu’s residence, located opposite the
Federal Government College, Potiskum.
Sabo Garbu is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the
Potiskum/Nangere federal constituency in Yobe state for the 2015 general
elections.
The Premium Times reports, a resident of Potiskum, Adamu Mohammed,
said Mr. Garbu, a former member of the House of Representatives, was
holding a meeting with his associates when the bomb blast occurred.
“The house was full with PDP members holding meeting there. It just happened and it’s not far away from our house,” he said.
According to Mr. Mohammed, those who survived the blast ran away from the area in fear of the second blast.
Reportedly, residents saw the explosion shortly after the bomber entered the building.
It was learned that six people were killed on the spot and several others sustained injuries.
Authorities haven’t confirmed the incident yet, however, the hospital
source who pleaded anonymity said six corpses were brought to the
hospital and they were still receiving victims from the scene of the
blast.
Potiskum has of recent become prone to suicide bomb attacks as
several lives have been lost by bombers believed to be members of the
radical sect, Boko Haram.
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BREAKING NEWS: Explosion At Yobe PDP Politician's Residence Kills 6
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