Bomb explosion at bus station in Potiskum, 18 feared dead

A bomb went off this morning at about 11.40am at the Tashar Dan-Borno motor park in Potiskum, Yobe state killing as many as 18 people. Eyewitnesses say the bus was loaded with passengers and was about leaving for Kano when a loud explosion was heard. Rescue operation is currently ongoing. More details later.