-8.1 C
New York
December 22, 2024
1st Afrika
AFRIKA HERALD

Suspected Boko Haram Suicide Bombing kills At Least 15 in Nigeria

A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated himself in the middle of a procession of hundreds of moderate Shiite Muslims, and organizers say he killed at least 15 people.

Aliyu Yusuf Kakaki, spokesman for the Shiite community in Kano, told The Associated Press that 40 people were injured in Friday’s attack on the annual Arbaeen procession from Nigeria’s second-largest city, Kano, to the ancient Islamic city of Zaria. Kakaki said a second suicide bomber was detained before he could blow himself up and is being interrogated by Shiite leaders.

Police commissioner Muhammadu Katsina confirmed there had been a suicide bombing and said he had visited the scene but could not give a death toll.

Amnesty International says Boko Haram’s 6-year-old uprising centred in northeast Nigeria has killed 20,000 people.

Related posts

Libya: Security Council Condemns Ongoing Violence And Its Use To Pursue Political Gai

Jide Adesina

Zambia’s Ruling Party Headed For Victory in Presidential Election //

Jide Adesina

FORCED MARRIAGE, A CALL TO UNICEF AND AMNESTY INT’L TO SAVE WASILA UMARU

Jide Adesina

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More