May 2011 Nigeria bombings

2011 northern Nigeria bombings
2011 northern Nigeria bombings
Location	Abuja, Bauchi, Zaria and Maiduguri, Nigeria
Date	29 May 2011
Attack type	Bombings, terrorism
Weapons	IEDs
Deaths	15
Injured	55
Perpetrators	Boko Haram

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

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d 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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[daily-1] 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

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