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[[File:Monday market.jpg|thumb|The [[Monday Market]], where one of the bombings took place]] |
[[File:Monday market.jpg|thumb|The [[Monday Market]], where one of the bombings took place]] |
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| ⚫ | '''[[w:2026 Maiduguri bombings|On 16 March 2026]]''', three suspected suicide bombings were carried out at three locations in [[w:Maiduguri|Maiduguri]], Borno State, Nigeria. The bombings occurred during a year-long peaceful stretch in the city. At least 27 people were killed and 146 others were injured. No group has claimed responsibility, but Nigerian authorities suspect [[w:Boko Haram|Boko Haram]] is behind the attack. |
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| ⚫ | On 16 March 2026, three suspected suicide bombings were carried out at three locations in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. The bombings occurred during a year-long peaceful stretch in the city. At least 27 people were killed and 146 others were injured. No group has claimed responsibility, but Nigerian authorities suspect Boko Haram is behind the attack. |
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==Quotes |
==Quotes== |
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*As we ran, people kept shouting that we should keep going. |
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**[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gqnjjy9edo] |
**[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gqnjjy9edo] |
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*Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers. |
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**[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gqnjjy9edo] |
**[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gqnjjy9edo] |
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*We’re in dire need of blood. |
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**[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nigeria-maiduguri-suicide-bombings-nigeria-state-b2940250.html] |
**[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nigeria-maiduguri-suicide-bombings-nigeria-state-b2940250.html] |
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*This attack has been one of the deadliest in Maiduguri in years. |
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**[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nigeria-maiduguri-suicide-bombings-nigeria-state-b2940250.html] |
**[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nigeria-maiduguri-suicide-bombings-nigeria-state-b2940250.html] |
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==External |
==External links== |
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{{Wikipedia}} |
{{Wikipedia}} |
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Revision as of 15:37, 19 August 2026
On 16 March 2026, three suspected suicide bombings were carried out at three locations in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. The bombings occurred during a year-long peaceful stretch in the city. At least 27 people were killed and 146 others were injured. No group has claimed responsibility, but Nigerian authorities suspect Boko Haram is behind the attack.
Quotes
- As we ran, people kept shouting that we should keep going.
- Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers.
- We’re in dire need of blood.
- This attack has been one of the deadliest in Maiduguri in years.
