Daily Trust (Abuja)

Nigeria: Suicide Bomber Hits Bauchi Church

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Bauchi Church Bomb Blast

Bauchi — A suicide bomber struck a Catholic church near Tafawa Balewa stadium in Bauchi (Northeastern Nigeria) around 9am this morning.

Though no official confirmation on casualty figures has been issued yet, reports gathered from eye witnesses indicate at least three people including the suicide bomber were killed.

Many wounded have been taken to hospitals for treatment.

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