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60 killed in Nigeria shooting

 

AGENCIES | Abuja, May 4, 2012 01:03
Tags : nigeria shooting | gunmen opens fire | cattle market |
 

At least 60 people died in northeastern Nigeria when gunmen opened fire in a crowded cattle market, hospital sources and rescuers said Thursday.

The attack took place around 7 p.m. Wednesday in Potiskum city of Yobe state.

"I can tell you that 60 people actually died during the attack," a top emergency official told Xinhua requesting anonymity.

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