May 2011 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 |
Injured | 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]
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