May 2011 northern Nigeria bombings

Major attacks attributed to Boko Haram

Bold indicates attacks resulting in over 50 deaths
2009: Nigerian sectarian violence – 2010: Bauchi prison break – 1st Abuja – 2nd Abuja – 2011: Northern Nigeria bombings – 3rd Abuja (Police HQ) – 4th Abuja (UN building) – Damaturu bombings – Northern Nigeria clashes  – Christmas Day bombings  –

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. ^ a b c d Bomb blasts rock Nigeria, 15 killed, 55 injured Daily Independent, 30 May 2011.
  2. ^ More bombs follow Nigeria inauguration UPI, 30 May 2011.
  3. ^ 13 Killed, 40 Injured in Bauchi Bomb Tragedy