October 2010 Abuja bombings

The October 2010 Abuja bombings, also referred to as the 2010 Nigeria Independence Day bombings, were two car bombings carried out against crowds celebrating the fiftieth anniversary (golden jubilee) of Nigeria's independence in the capital city Abuja on the morning of 1 October 2010. The attacks left 12 dead and 17 injured. According to multiple sources, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) issued a warning less than an hour before the first bomb stating the location, near Eagle Square (the venue of the celebration), and the time, around 10:30 a.m., of planned bombings. Quotes The explosion occurred 3 times and 7 people were killed while 3 others sustained injuries. Emmanuel Ojukwu said When I left home this morning to go to Eagle Square my wife was very angry because I left without her and the children. She had wanted me to take her to the square along with our children. But I felt there was no need for me to take them along. I was just approaching the venue of the event when I was caught in the blast. I was screaming and calling for help as the whole of my body was burning. I was lucky to be assisted by some good Samaritans who came to my rescue. All this while I was dazed and was not aware of what was happening until I was brought to the hospital. My family is still at home, thinking I’m at the Eagle Square enjoying the celebration. Gabriel, a victim who got serious injuries on his arms and chest, said External links Category:Terrorism in Nigeria