2014 Jos bombings

Terrorist incident in Nigeria 2014 Jos bombings the Boko Haram insurgency Location Nigeria Plateau State map.png 250px Bus station and market 2014 05 20 y Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 9 52 N 8 53 E type:event 118+ 56+ Boko Haram Suspected Car bombs On 20 May 2014, two bombs exploded in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, killing at least 118 people and injuring more than 56 others. The first bombing occurred in a marketplace, and the second near a bus station. Though no group or individual has claimed responsibility, the attacks have been attributed to Boko Haram.Nigeria violence: 'Boko Haram' kill 27 in village attacks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-27498598 BBC 21 May 2014 21 May 2014 Background Christians and Muslims had several confrontations in Jos in years preceding the bombings, and militant group Boko Haram was also active prior to the attack. In 2012, multiple churches were bombed by Boko Haram in order to try to start a religious conflict between Christians and Muslims. In the month prior to the attack, Boko Haram abducted over 200 schoolgirls, though Jos had two significant attacks since 2012. One day after the bombings 27 were killed in village attacks. Attack The twin car blasts were 30 minutes apart, one at 3:00 and the other at 3:30. The first explosion occurred in the Terminus Market, where there were over fifty casualties.https://www.foxnews.com/world/2-explosions-kill-at-least-118-in-central-nigeria-city 2 explosions hit bus station in central Nigeria city Fox News 20 May 2014 20 May 2014 In Terminus there was a "teaching hospital, shops, offices and a market" prior to the attack. The second explosion took place near a hospital. The second explosion killed potential rescuers who had gone to assist after the first bomb exploded. A large amount of black smoke was also visible. The bombings were likely designed to inflict the maximum number of casualties.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-27493940 Nigerian twin bomb explosions kill dozens in Jos BBC 20 May 2014 20 May 2014 The car bomb caused nearby vehicles to alight.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/20/nigerian-city-jos-two-deadly-explosions Nigeria bombings leave over a hundred dead in city of Jos The Guardian 21 May 2014 21 May 2014 Mark, Monica Aftermath Firefighters and rescue workers tried to reach the sites of the bombings, but "thousands" of people were fleeing from the area. The bombs had been positioned to kill as many as possible, indiscriminate of religion using a "back-to-back blast" tactic, whereby a bomb explodes and another that explodes a short time later is designed to kill rescue workers as well as initial casualties. Youths and soldiers created checkpoints in the area, with some carrying out searches of vehicles. The body count is expected to rise, and some bodies were burned beyond recognition.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-violence-idUSBREA4J0QL20140520 Bombings kill at least 118 in Nigerian city of Jos Reuters 20 May 2014 21 May 2014 Jonah, Adamu Igboeroteonwu, Anamesere A death count of 46 was rapidly raised to the current figure of 118 as the rubble was cleared. However, some have put the figure as high as 150.none The Punch Nigeria Vol 38, No 20, 666 21 May 2014 1, 2 & 7 Reactions Domestic Nigeria – President Goodluck Jonathan condemned the bombings, and called them a "tragic assault on human freedom", and the bombers "cruel and evil". International Turkey – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey stated that, "We have learned with deep sorrow these bombings. Turkey strongly condemn these attacks targeting the friendly people of Nigeria, convey our condolences to the Nigerian State and its people and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.Turkey condemns Nigerian bombings http://www.turkishpress.com/news/407949/ TurkishPress.com 21 May 2014 22 May 2014 22 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140522160925/http://www.turkishpress.com/news/407949/ dead United Kingdom – UK Foreign Secretary William Hague called the attack in Jos a "cowardly, inhumane crime". United States – A US state department spokeswoman said the bombing, and other recent attacks blamed on Boko Haram, were "unconscionable, terrorist acts". References Nigeria Category:2014 murders in Nigeria Category:2014 mass murders Category:Terrorist incidents in Nigeria in 2014 Category:Crime in Jos Category:Boko Haram bombings Category:Car and truck bombings in 2014 Category:Car and truck bombings in Nigeria Category:May 2014 in Nigeria Category:Attacks on hospitals during the Boko Haram insurgency Category:Attacks on shops in Nigeria Category:Attacks on bus stations in Africa Category:Attacks on office buildings in Africa Category:21st-century mass murders in Nigeria Category:2014 building bombings Category:Building bombings in Nigeria Category:May 2014 crimes in Africa Category:Wartime hospital bombings in Africa Category:Marketplace attacks in Nigeria