Nigeria: Emir of Fika Escapes Suicide Bomb Attack

4 August 2012

A suicide bomber Friday made an attempt on the life of the Emir of Fika and Chairman, Yobe State Council of Chiefs, Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa at the Potiskum Central Mosque moments after the Friday prayer.

It was gathered that the suicide bomber stealthily detonated an improvised explosive device just as the paramount ruler was coming out from mosque after the Friday prayers and was few distance away from him.

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