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Christmas 2024: Huge fear grips northern Nigeria, see why

As we approach this year’s Christmas celebrations, many Christians living in northern Nigeria have expressed fear of possible terror attacks.

As reported by The Punch on Sunday, December 22, the situation has dampened the festive spirit of some northerners, forcing many families to reconsider their plans for the season.

The newspaper said many residents in the north lamented the negative impact of the alleged high level of insecurity on their ability to celebrate the holidays, particularly Christmas.

On Thursday, December 19, one person was confirmed killed while four others were injured in a bomb explosion which took place in Bassa community of Shiroro local government area (LGA) of Niger state.

Earlier, some Zamfara residents died following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED). The incident occurred in Maru local government area (LGA) of Zamfara.

According to the state police command, the deadly explosion was carried out by members of the Lakurawa terrorist group.

News Direct reports that terrorist attacks have raged in northern Nigeria since 2009, killing tens of thousands of people and displacing many, as outlaws continue their mindless operations.

 

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