2014 Jos bombings
On 20 May 2014, two bombs exploded in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, killing at least 118 people and injuring more than 56 others. The first bombing occurred in a marketplace, and the second near a bus station. Though no group or individual has claimed responsibility, the attacks have been attributed to Boko Haram.
| 2014 Jos bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Islamist insurgency in Nigeria | |
| Location | Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 9°52′N 8°53′E |
| Date | 20 May 2014 |
| Target | Bus station and market |
| Weapons | Car bombs |
| Deaths | 118+ |
| Injured | 56+ |
| Perpetrator | Boko Haram Suspected |
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