Boko Haram: Over 20 Feared Killed As Explosion Rocks Yobe

According to a report on Premium Times, an explosion has this afternoon killed over 20 in Potiskum, Yobe State as Muslim Shia celebrate new year. Witnesses say a suicide bomber targeting members of the Shiite group, Islamic Brotherhood of Nigeria, detonated his explosive vest, killing many instantly. A resident of the town, Adamu Mohammed, told reporters over the telephone that nearly 20 persons were killed and several others injured. “My sister lost three of her sons in the blast,” he said.
The bombing took place at Faydia Islamic school, ran by the Shiite. It is located near the old market in Potiskum. The bomber struck when members of the Shiite were gathering to go on a procession to mark the Ashura day. Ashura day is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, the new month of the Islamic calendar.
Shiite Muslims commemorate the day to mourn the death of Hasain Bn Ali, the grand son of Prophet Mohammed who was reportedly killed on that day.hen the bomber got into their midst and detonated his bomb.

We'll be bringing you details of this incidence asap!

*Photo is for illustrative purposes only*