5 July 2015 Nigeria attacks

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On 5 July 2015, major attacks occurred in Nigeria - in Potiskum, Jos and Borno.

Just before 10am on 5 July 2015, in Potiskum, Yobe State, a suicide bombing occurred at an evangelical church, the Redeemed Christian Church of God.[1][2][3] It killed six people, including the bomber.[1][2][3]

In the evening of the same day in Jos, Plateau State, a bomb that had been planted in a restaurant exploded, killing 23 people.[4][3] During the same evening in the same city, a suicide bombing occurred at a mosque, killing 21 people.[4][3]

On the same day in Borno State, a group of insurgents killed 9 villagers as well as burned down 32 churches and about 300 homes.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Boko Haram attack caps week of bloodshed in Nigeria
  2. ^ a b Suicide bombing kills five in Nigeria attack
  3. ^ a b c d e Nigeria bombs kill at least 44 in crowded mosque and restaurant
  4. ^ a b Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Jos blasts kill scores
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