Dec 22, 2012 – Boko Haram Latest Attacks In Kano State Nigeria: Airtel & MTN Masts Bombed
In the early hours of Saturday the 22nd of December 2012, some gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram militants attacked several targets in multiple bomb explosions in Kano state, Nigeria.
According to sources, the bomb explosion hit Mallam Kato Square in Kano at about 8:30 am in the morning. The bomb target was Airtel office.
“I am hearing a tragic bomb explosion and gun shots right now” said a witness
The explosion reportedly happened at Bata Roundabout around the front side of Sabon Gari Market in Kano state.
Bata is probably the most visited spots in the popular Sabon Gari market.
NEMA Confirms Bomb Explosions On Airtel & MTN Masts In Kano On Saturday
NEMA (Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency) claims that telecom masts owned by MTN & Airtel have been destroyed in Kano State.
The spokesman for the agency, Yashua Shuaib confirmed the incident this morning with the following SMS
“NEMA has confirmed the attacks on Telecoms masts owned by Airtel & MTN at Old Parade Ground and Malali Rd respectively in Kano city on Saturday morning. Security officials have cordoned off the affected area. No human casualty recorded thus far.”
In 2012 alone we have witnessed thousands of attacks on telecom operator’s property. In most cases, the assailants either killed or injured security guards protecting the masts.
Though the attack appeared to be similar in nature to that of Boko Haram‘s previous attacks, as at the time of this report, no group has claimed responsibility yet.
God save us in this in dis country government pls try and no thr problems our northern brothers ar dieing lk goat
Pls mak una help me tell jonathan to act or we go impeach im ooo.
Boko Haram is not ready for negociation.they are the devil we can see.their plan is to dedestroy humanity.am not suprise because the bible talked about it.this may never end until the end.
God please,come to our aid now that we need U,our country are trying into pieces please Lord come and intervene just as u did in the time of eyptians and the israelites,restore peace and love to our country Nigeria,please Lord we beg U, amen.
God please,come to our aid now that we need U,our country are tearing into pieces please Lord come and intervene just as u did in the time of eyptians and the israelites,restore peace and love to our country Nigeria,please Lord we beg U, amen.
God help us in kano state