30 killed as bomb blast hits Potiskum, Yobe

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At least 30 persons have been confirmed dead, 80 others seriously injured on Monday after suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber targeted a religious procession of the Shia Islamic brotherhood in Potiskum town of Yobe State, officials and witnesses have said.

Hospital sources in Potiskum town that 22 persons were instantly killed in the blast, while five others died as a result of gunshot injuries that proceeded the blast.