Cameroon Suicide Blast: Death Toll Rises To 12 In Mosque Bombing

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To Cameroon, where more details have been emerging of the deadly suicide blast. The death toll now stands at twelve after a victim died of his wounds in hospital. A suicide bomber went inside a mosque in the town of Kolofata. While worshippers were praying he blew himself up. 11 people were killed at the scene, including the bomber. Nigerian militant group Boko Haram is the main suspect in this attack, although it's yet to claim responsibility. It's believed the militants crossed into Cameroon from Nigeria a few days prior to the attack. Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria have all come under attack from the group. The countries formed a Joint Military Task force in response.
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