Nigeria: Boko Haram Claims Abuja Bombings

5 October 2015

Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for twin bomb attacks on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital, Abuja, the group said in a message posted on social media on Sunday evening.

At least 18 people were killed and 41 ihnjured in the bombings on Friday night, in Kuje, to the west of Abuja, and in Nyanya, to the east, the authorities said.

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