Sunday, December 25, 2011

Nigeria - Islamist extremist group Boko Haram claims fatal Christmas Day bombings against churches

Published on Dec 25, 2011 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The Islamist extremist group Boko Haram have said they carried out a wave of fatal Christmas Day bombings against churches in Nigeria, and have warned there is more to come.

There have been five attacks so far. At least 28 people have been killed and scores more wounded.

The first was just outside the capital Abuja. One eyewitness said the bomb exploded in the middle of St Theresa's church during Christmas Mass. Another said the windows of her house nearby were blown out.

Officials said at least 25 people died in that attack.

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