Friday, May 8, 2015

Nigeria: Boko Haram terrorists attack school in Potiskum



According to reports Boko Haram terrorists  have attacked a school in the town of Potiskum in Yobe State, Nigeria.

The insurgents were said to have  opened fire after gaining entrance into premises of the College of Administrative and Business Studies at about 8am on Friday, May 8, 2015.



A suicide bomber was said to have blown himself up inside the school compound while a second explosion occurred within a hostel in the school but the students were already in their classrooms, Associated Press reports.

The attack has been confirmed by a security officer and a hospital worker, who said that five students were shot while another 45 are being treated for injuries sustained as they jumped out of windows and over walls to escape.

No official confirmation has however been given by security agents in the state.