Explosion kills 5 people near bus station in Bauchi

An explosion near a bus station left five people dead and 12 others injured. 
The blast occurred in Azare town in Bauchi state.

A man left a bag filled with explosives outside a bus station in the town, which went off, witnesses said."We are investigating the matter and we'll get the culprits behind it," said Mohammed Haruna, a spokesman for the state police.

"It's premature to comment on whether Boko Haram are behind the attack."Azare is the second-largest town in the state.

 Boko Haram militants have attacked the town several times, especially in 2011 and 2012.