An attack on North Nigeria's largest city by a radical Islamist sect left over 140 civilians dead. The attacks were on Saturday where the sect set off bombs all over the city. They hit places like police stations, and immigration stations. The city has a population of over 9 million. The first attack was a suicide bomber who detonated a car filled with big time explosives outside of a police station. It tore the roof off of the building, and blew out all of the windows out of the building. Authorities did not want to comment on the status of the casualties because they were still finding bodies in the ruble. A hospital spokesperson said that 143 people had died in the attack. Journalist Enenche Akoguw was shot while reporting on the attacks, and Nansok Sallah was also found dead. Local authorities issued a 24 hour curfew on the city.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Attack In Nigeria Leave Over 140 Dead
An attack on North Nigeria's largest city by a radical Islamist sect left over 140 civilians dead. The attacks were on Saturday where the sect set off bombs all over the city. They hit places like police stations, and immigration stations. The city has a population of over 9 million. The first attack was a suicide bomber who detonated a car filled with big time explosives outside of a police station. It tore the roof off of the building, and blew out all of the windows out of the building. Authorities did not want to comment on the status of the casualties because they were still finding bodies in the ruble. A hospital spokesperson said that 143 people had died in the attack. Journalist Enenche Akoguw was shot while reporting on the attacks, and Nansok Sallah was also found dead. Local authorities issued a 24 hour curfew on the city.
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