23 killed in Potiskum attacks

KANO (AFP) – A series of attacks by suspected Boko Haram Islamists in northeastern city of Potiskum have lead to death of at least 23 people and several building destroyed, a hospital official and residents said Saturday.

A nurse at the Potiskum general hospital spoke of 20 bodies being brought to the morgue, while residents said three bodies were buried by their families following explosions and shootings in the restive city on Thursday.