Boko Haram militants attack football viewing center in Damaturu

Boko Haram men this evening assailed a football viewing center in Damaturu, Yobe State during a live football match between Brazil and Mexico in the perpetual world cup in Brazil.

The sect men reportedly hauled explosives at the viewing center, injuring several people. Injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Yobe state Police commissioner told AFP that they have deployed policemen to the scene and will particularize on the incident later...

Update: Seven people have been reported killed in the blast

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