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Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by lalasticlala(m): 2:21pm On Feb 15, 2015
A bomb exploded in a crowded bus station in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, on Sunday, causing casualties in a region that has been frequently attacked by Islamist militants, witnesses said.

Witness Adamu Muhammad said he heard a loud blast and the people at the Damaturu’s central motor park “descended into panic.”

He said there were many casualties, though he did not know how many. The Nigerian military was not immediately available for comment. No one claimed the attack, which bore the hallmarks of Islamist insurgent group Boko Haram.

On Saturday, heavily armed Boko Haram militants attacked and attempted to overrun the northeastern Nigerian city of Gombe but were later repelled, reports Reuters.

Boko Haram’s violent uprising for an Islamic state has killed thousands, destabilized the northeast of Africa’s biggest economy and is increasingly doing the same to neighbors Cameroon, Chad and Niger. They are now fighting back in a regional effort to crush the militant group.

The insurgency has also cast doubt over the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan, who is seen as not having done enough to contain it or protect civilians, hundreds of whom have been kidnapped.

Nigeria has postponed for six weeks a presidential election that had been due to be held on February 14, citing the security threat from Boko Haram.



http://newtelegraphonline.com/bomb-explosion-rocks-crowded-bus-station-in-damaturu/

Reports reaching The Eagle Online has it that an explosion has just occurred in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
Citizen reporters who were in the area told The Eagle Online that the explosion occurred at the Motor Park Main Market in the town on Sunday.
The explosion reportedly occurred at about 12:30pm.
Several persons were said to have died from the explosion.
The market was said to be in full swing when the explosion occurred.
A source told The Eagle Online that scores were feared dead as rescuers were still evacuating dead bodies from the scene of the explosion as at the time of filing this report.
The explosion is believed to be the handiwork of dreaded sect, Boko Haram.
Boko Haram has attacked Damaturu several times in the last one year.

http://theeagleonline.com.ng/explosion-rocks-damaturu-several-feared-dead/
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Aitee1: 2:27pm On Feb 15, 2015
Again?? angry angry

Boko haram! Will their cup ever be be filled








Modified: so I'm FTC... undecided

Walks outta thread sad...cos it not goodnews sad

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by siegfried99(m): 2:28pm On Feb 15, 2015
..hmmmm..... 6weeks angry

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Nobody: 2:29pm On Feb 15, 2015
Not again!! shocked Why are these guys hell bent on killing innocent lives and threatening the survival of Nigeria? cry I strongly believe the N.A. will take y'all out very soon. Everything that has a beginning must end. Illiterate stick-chewing bastards! undecided undecided

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Sijo01(f): 2:29pm On Feb 15, 2015
Boko.hari call your boys to order.

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by tola9ja: 2:29pm On Feb 15, 2015
WHAT YOU NEED IS TO VOTE BUHARI ALL THESE BOMBING THAT JONATHAN IS SPONSORING WILL STOP

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by ToyozzieTohBad(f): 2:29pm On Feb 15, 2015
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by tola9ja: 2:29pm On Feb 15, 2015
JONA DON START AGAIN

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by siegfried99(m): 2:30pm On Feb 15, 2015
#not for sale#
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by faqir(m): 2:30pm On Feb 15, 2015
Olohun ma shanuwa

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by moneybag100: 2:30pm On Feb 15, 2015
Rip to the dead.

People in the north, please endure this a little more...
From may 29, you will weep no more.
We need a working president.
We need change.
VOTE GMB.

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Franchise21(m): 2:30pm On Feb 15, 2015
Hian... Boko boys at it again!!!

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by tola9ja: 2:30pm On Feb 15, 2015
MAY 29 IS THE END OF THIS TRASH

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by YSA06(m): 2:30pm On Feb 15, 2015
God have mercy!!
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by ifex370(m): 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by publicenemy(m): 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
hmmnn
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by bewla(m): 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
time to put end to this
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Ngoziada592: 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
Chai, those monsters are so heartless angry
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by link2ok(m): 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
This is sad.
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Tinyemeka(m): 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
I I believe security is a community effort.

If it is said that these things happening in the North are indicators that the Presidency has failed security wise, why do we not experience same in other zones of the country?

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by hectorswag(m): 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
I wonder why people in these affected states are still hanging around.

BH is busy targeting bus parks and crowded markets, still residents of these areas are going to congest themselves there. Why won't BH strike again?

If they know what is good for them they had better relocate, even if its to nearby states atleast till may 29th.

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Nobody: 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
May God touch their hearts.Awon were somebody

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Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by victors123: 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
Not again this ppl are heartless
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Acidosis(m): 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
okay
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Nobody: 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
Na them sabi
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by Drsheddy(m): 2:31pm On Feb 15, 2015
lalasticlala:
A bomb exploded in a crowded bus station in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, on Sunday, causing casualties in a region that has been frequently attacked by Islamist militants, witnesses said.

Witness Adamu Muhammad said he heard a loud blast and the people at the Damaturu’s central motor park “descended into panic.”

He said there were many casualties, though he did not know how many. The Nigerian military was not immediately available for comment. No one claimed the attack, which bore the hallmarks of Islamist insurgent group Boko Haram.

On Saturday, heavily armed Boko Haram militants attacked and attempted to overrun the northeastern Nigerian city of Gombe but were later repelled, reports Reuters.

Boko Haram’s violent uprising for an Islamic state has killed thousands, destabilized the northeast of Africa’s biggest economy and is increasingly doing the same to neighbors Cameroon, Chad and Niger. They are now fighting back in a regional effort to crush the militant group.

The insurgency has also cast doubt over the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan, who is seen as not having done enough to contain it or protect civilians, hundreds of whom have been kidnapped.

Nigeria has postponed for six weeks a presidential election that had been due to be held on February 14, citing the security threat from Boko Haram.



http://newtelegraphonline.com/bomb-explosion-rocks-crowded-bus-station-in-damaturu/

gvGMay God help Us
Re: Bomb Explosion At Bus Station In Damaturu by lordprosh(m): 2:32pm On Feb 15, 2015
God help our president fight BH

#gejtill2019

#NoToRecycledLeaders

#MarchBuhari2Retirement.

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