May 2011 northern Nigeria bombings
| 2011 northern Nigeria bombings | |
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| Location | Abuja, Bauchi, Zaria and Maiduguri, Nigeria |
| Date | 29 May 2011 |
Attack type | Bombings, terrorism |
| Weapons | IEDs |
| Deaths | 15 |
Non-fatal injuries | 55 |
| Perpetrators | Boko Haram |
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The May 2011 northern Nigeria bombings happened in several towns in northern Nigeria on 29 May 2011. The blasts happened just a few hours after Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as Nigeria's president.[1] Boko Haram was suspected in the attacks.[2]
The first explosion struck the Zuba International Market in Abuja, killing two people (including a young girl) and injuring 11 others. Three blasts also struck the Mammy Market in Bauchi, near the headquarters of Nigeria's 33rd Artillery Brigade. Thirteen died and 40 were injured.[1] No soldiers were injured.[3] Two bombs also went off in Zaria, seriously injuring four.[1]
Another explosion targeted a military vehicle in Maiduguri.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Bomb blasts rock Nigeria, 15 killed, 55 injured Daily Independent, 30 May 2011.
- ↑ More bombs follow Nigeria inauguration UPI, 30 May 2011.
- ↑ 13 Killed, 40 Injured in Bauchi Bomb Tragedy
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