IED

IED event in Gombe, DUKKU Motor Park, GOMBE area, Nigeria on Mon 22nd December 2014

22nd December 2014

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A VBIED detonated in commercial vehicle in DUKKU Motor Park, GOMBE, GOMBE State around 11.00am followed by another explosion killing at least 20 people and injuring 60. The vehicle was destined for BAJOGA. A woman and a man (or young boy according to some witnesses) had deposited her bag in the vehicle a few minutes prior to detonation. It is not clear if they were the bombers or innocent victims.

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Nigeria (NGA)

Gombe ( DUKKU Motor Park, GOMBE area )

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