14 injured in Yobe school suicide bomber attack

No fewer than 14 persons were injured on Friday as a suicide bomber attacked the College of Administrative and Business Studies in Potiskum, Yobe State.

According to the college’s information department, the bomber, who was armed with Improvised Explosive Devices and AK47 rifle, stormed the premises at about 8:00 am and started shooting at students and teachers.

It was gathered that some people made effort to apprehend the bomber when they noticed that he had run out of ammunition after a prolonged shooting, but the attacker, having realised the move, detonated the IED. He died on the spot while others nearby were injured.

The police spokesperson, Mr. Toyin Gbadegesin, who confirmed the incident, said the attacker killed himself and injured many others.

He also said the situation had been brought under control and security forces were working round the area to restore normalcy.

Gbadegesin called on members of the public to be vigilant and report suspicious people to security agencies for prompt action.

Meanwhile, a source at the Potiskum General Hospital told our correspondent on the telephone that six of the injured persons had been referred to the Federal Medical Centre in Nguru also in Yobe State.

She said the remaining eight are currently under observation at the Potiskum hospital.

She said, “Those on referral to the Federal Medical Centre in Nguru suffered gunshot injuries while the eight currently on medical observations at the Potiskum General Hospital had health problems ranging from shock as a result of the attack as well as minor injuries while fleeing the scene of the attack.”

14 injured in Yobe school suicide bomber attack