According to the college’s information
department, the bomber, who was armed with Improvised Explosive Devices
and AK47 rifle, stormed the premises at about 8:00 am and started
shooting at students and teachers.
It was gathered that some people made
effort to apprehend the bomber when they noticed that he had run out of
ammunition after a prolonged shooting, but the attacker, having realised
the move, detonated the IED. He died on the spot while others nearby
were injured.
The police spokesperson, Mr. Toyin
Gbadegesin, who confirmed the incident, said the attacker killed himself
and injured many others.
He also said the situation had been brought under control and security forces were working round the area to restore normalcy.
Gbadegesin called on members of the public to be vigilant and report suspicious people to security agencies for prompt action.
Meanwhile,
a source at the Potiskum General Hospital told our correspondent on the
telephone that six of the injured persons had been referred to the
Federal Medical Centre in Nguru also in Yobe State.
She said the remaining eight are currently under observation at the Potiskum hospital.
She said, “Those on referral to the
Federal Medical Centre in Nguru suffered gunshot injuries while the
eight currently on medical observations at the Potiskum General Hospital
had health problems ranging from shock as a result of the attack as
well as minor injuries while fleeing the scene of the attack.”
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