| 2011 northern Nigeria bombings | |
| Date: | 29 May 2011 |
| Location: | Abuja, Bauchi, Zaria and Maiduguri, Nigeria |
| Type: | Bombings, terrorism |
| Weapons: | IEDs |
| Fatalities: | 15 |
| Injuries: | 55 |
| Perps: | Boko Haram |
The May 2011 northern Nigeria bombings happened in several towns in northern Nigeria on 29 May 2011. The blasts happened just a few hours after Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as Nigeria's president.[1] Boko Haram was suspected in the attacks.[2]
The first explosion struck the Zuba International Market in Abuja, killing two people (including a young girl) and injuring 11 others. Three blasts also struck the Mammy Market in Bauchi, near the headquarters of Nigeria's 33rd Artillery Brigade. Thirteen died and 40 were injured.[1] No soldiers were injured.[3] Two bombs also went off in Zaria, seriously injuring four.[1]
Another explosion targeted a military vehicle in Maiduguri.[1]