The safety of people all over the globe is a concern for governments everywhere. The threat of terror is also a pressing concern. Unfortunately, that concern has been brought to the forefront in Nigeria. CNN is reporting that a bombing has taken place in Nigeria. The news has people wondering where the threat is coming from and who is responsible.
The news of the bombing emerged on Saturday morning. CNN is reporting that the incident took place in the city of Maiduguri at the Internally Displaced Persons’ Camp. The attack was carried by female suicide bombers.
Of course, the possibility of the bombing being a terror attack has been thought about. CNN is also reporting many people believe that the organization Boko Haram is behind this incident.
Not only were 9 people killed as a result of this bombing, but a few dozen people have also been injured. The injuries range from minor to severe, and names of those injured as well as their current conditions have not been released to the public.
Officials from the military personal of the site as well as other professionals working have expressed their deep regret and condolences to the families of those attacked for the incident. The government will be looking into the attack, and are hoping to gather more concrete information on how the event came to be.
This event saddens many people who hope for the peace and safety of those affected by terrorist organizations. Boko Haram has been a persistent problem and people all over the world worry about the affect the group is having on innocent girls. As the story progresses, one can only hope that as few people as possible are harmed in these troubling and fatal events.
