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Nigeria school assembly in Potiskum hit by blast | Nigeria school assembly in Potiskum hit by blast |
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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 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. |