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Bosonic

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Wed Jun 25, 2014, 11:51 AM Jun 2014

Nigeria: Abuja blast in Wuse district kills 21

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Source: BBC

An explosion has struck a busy shopping district of Nigeria's capital, Abuja, killing at least 21 people.

The explosion was in the capital's Wuse district, near the popular Banex plaza shopping complex, and could be heard from miles away.

It is not yet clear what was behind the explosion. The military and emergency services have been sent to the area.

Islamist militant group Boko Haram has bombed targets across northern Nigeria in recent years.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-28019433



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Police say 21 dead and 17 injured in mall explosion in Nigerian capital of Abuja Bosonic Jun 2014 #1

Bosonic

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1. Police say 21 dead and 17 injured in mall explosion in Nigerian capital of Abuja
Wed Jun 25, 2014, 01:29 PM
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BREAKING: Police say 21 dead and 17 injured in mall explosion in Nigerian capital of Abuja.

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