What the records say
- When
- 25 Dec 2011
- Kind
- Terrorist attack
- Coordinates
- 9.10° N, 7.21° E
Placed at the coordinates of the event it links, Christmas 2011 Nigeria attacks.
Summary
At least 39 people are killed and many injured in a series of attacks against churches in Nigeria during Christmas prayers. The Islamic group Boko Haram claims responsibility.
Christmas 2011 Nigeria attacks
Insurgent happening in Christmas Day 2011
A series of attacks occurred during Christmas Day church services in northern Nigeria on 25 December 2011. There were bomb blasts and shootings at churches in Madalla, Jos, Gadaka, and Damaturu. A total of 41 people were reported dead.
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