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Police: Blast in Nigerian capital kills 71

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ABUJA - An explosion that ripped through a busy bus station in Nigeria's capital has killed at least 71 people and wounded 124, police said Monday.

 

The blast destroyed 16 luxury coaches and 24 minibuses, Police spokesman Frank Mba said. There was only believed to be one blast with secondary explosions as vehicle fuel tanks ignited and burned. (AP)

 

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