2013 Kano bus bombing

On March 18, 2013, a suicide attack was committed against Christian civilians at the Kano Bus station, all of whom were boarding the buses to go to the mostly Christian south.[1][2]

Kano Bus Bombing
Part of Islamist insurgency in Nigeria
LocationKano, Nigeria
DateMarch 18, 2013
TargetBuses packed with Christian civilians
Attack type
Suicide attack, car bombing
WeaponsPresumed to be TNT
Deaths22-65
Injured65+

The attack

On March 18, a Volkswagen Golf packed with explosives and driven by three suicide bombers sped to five buses, which were being boarded by civilians, mostly Christians, to east and south Nigeria. The car hit one of the buses and exploded. After the explosion, people started evacuating from the remaining buses. A fire spread to the four remaining buses, many of which still had passengers in them.[1]

Casualties

It is speculated how many people died in the attack. Sources like the Vanguard claim the attack killed up to 60 people. BBC claims it was 22, though according to Reuters, the number is 25. Though the target of the attacks is not disputed, the buses were carrying mostly Christians, the main target of Boko Haram.[2][3]

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See also

References
  1. Nossiter, Adam (2013-03-18). "Bombs Strike Bus Station in Nigeria". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  2. "Nigerian bus station toll rises". BBC News. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  3. "May Allah curse whoever was behind the act - Survivor". Vanguard News. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2020-05-29.

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