Suicide Bomber Attacks Church, Kills Four

Wreckage of the car used in the attack

A suicide bomber on Sunday attacked the St. John’s Catholic Church in the Wunti area of Bauchi, Bauchi State.

Police confirmed that four persons, including a four-year-old boy and the bomber, died in the attack that took place immediately after the morning mass at 8.55am.

Forty six other persons, according to the Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Police Command, Hassan Auyo, sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The bomb detonated when the Suicide bomber rammed his car on the barricaded gate of the church. (Story Credit: Punch)