Afghan officials say a suicide bomber driving a motorcycle has killed four civilians and a police officer after detonating explosives at a police checkpoint in southern Kandahar city.
General Abdul Razaq, Kandahar's provincial police chief, says the attack wounded 16 other people, including three police officers and six children.
Kamal Shah, a doctor at Kandahar city's Mirwais Hospital, confirmed the casualty count.
compiled from agency reports
General Abdul Razaq, Kandahar's provincial police chief, says the attack wounded 16 other people, including three police officers and six children.
Kamal Shah, a doctor at Kandahar city's Mirwais Hospital, confirmed the casualty count.
compiled from agency reports