Wednesday, June 18

UPDATE: Bomb Blast Rocks Yobe During World Cup Match, Kills Scores, Injures Many.

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The reports came in that men suspected to be Boko Haram members  yesterday attacked a football viewing center in Damaturu, Yobe State during a live football match between Brazil and Mexico in the ongoing world cup in Brazil.

They  reportedly hauled explosives at the viewing center, injuring several people. Injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Yobe state Police commissioner told AFP that they have deployed policemen to the scene and will give details on the incident later.

Several people reportedly lost their lives in the blast, while a lot of people got injured though no figures officially.

The injured were taken to the Sani Abacha Specialist Hospital in Damaturu, according to Channels TV .

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