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Nigeria school assembly in Potiskum hit by blast Nigeria school assembly in Potiskum hit by blast
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A bomb has gone off at a school assembly in the north-east Nigerian town of Potiskum, residents say, with unconfirmed reports of casualties. At least 20 students have reportedly been killed by a bomb at a school assembly in the north-east Nigerian town of Potiskum.
The explosion happened at an boys' science and technical school in the town. The explosion happened at a boys' science and technical school in the town.
Militant group Boko Haram is likely to be blamed for the attack.Militant group Boko Haram is likely to be blamed for the attack.
It has often targeted schools during its five-year campaign to establish an Islamic state, which has left thousands dead.It has often targeted schools during its five-year campaign to establish an Islamic state, which has left thousands dead.