July 2015 Gombe bombings

The July 2015 Gombe bombings were twin bomb attacks on 16 July 2015 at Dadin Kowa and Dukku motor parks in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria. At least 29 people were killed. Quotes President Paul Biya has described the attacks as 'cowardly and ignoble'. President Paul Biya, President of Cameroon BBC News, "Gombe bomb blasts: Nigeria mourns victims of deadly attacks", 17 July 2015. Casualties included people at a park and Muslims getting set for the late night prayer. Eyewitness Anadolu Agency, "Nigeria's relief agency says 29 killed in Gombe blasts", 17 July 2015. Two explosions went off at Dadin Kowa and Dukku motor parks yesterday in Gombe. National Emergency Management Agency NEMA Anadolu Agency, "Nigeria's relief agency says 29 killed in Gombe blasts", 17 July 2015. People lying lifeless on the ground Ali Nasiru, Trader in Gombe market BBC News, "Nigeria: Blasts hit Gombe and Jos", 17 July 2015. These heinous crimes came as the victims, along with Nigerians nationwide, were conducting Eid prayers, a sacred time for families and communities to come together. As such, the attacks constitute an assault on the beliefs of all people. UN Spokesperson ReliefWeb, "UN Chief condemns terrorist attacks that killed 60 people in northeast Nigeria", 17 July 2015. External links Category:Terrorism in Nigeria Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in the 2010s