Bomb explosions in Nigeria

In the last year, a new wave of urban violence began to manifest itself in Nigeria. Like every other form of crime/violence, bomb explosions have claimed the lives and destroyed properties of many Nigerians. This terrorist approach has become a familiar occurrence, which is sending cold shivers down...

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Format: Book Part
Language:English
Published: Institut français de recherche en Afrique 2013
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Online Access:http://books.openedition.org/ifra/503
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Summary:In the last year, a new wave of urban violence began to manifest itself in Nigeria. Like every other form of crime/violence, bomb explosions have claimed the lives and destroyed properties of many Nigerians. This terrorist approach has become a familiar occurrence, which is sending cold shivers down the spine of Nigerians. 1994 The Victoria Island home of Dan Suleiman, a retired Air Commodore, was petro-bombed and his personal effects set ablaze. The timely intervention of concerned neighbour.