Blast hits Nigeria church during Christmas service

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Source: BBC

A bomb blast has ripped through a Catholic church near the Nigerian capital, Abuja, causing deaths and injuries, officials say.

The blast tore through St Theresa's Church in Madalla as worshippers gathered for Christmas services.

An emergency official told reporters the authorities did not have enough ambulances to cope.

Security has been high after violence between Islamist gunmen and soldiers in northern Nigeria.


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