It appears terrorists are determined to bring the giant of Africa to its knees. In two days, Nigeria has witnessed several bomb blasts with a high number of recorded casualties.

Yesterday, explosions rocked a fruit market in the north-eastern state of Yola, leaving 32 dead and 80 injured. Today, at about 4:00 pm (15:00 GMT), there was another blast in the northern state of Kano, this time at a mobile phone market. The attack was allegedly carried out by two female suicide bombers not older than 11.

So far, the number of casualties is placed at 15. Witnesses say that victims are still been evacuated as rescue vans take injured persons to hospitals. Earlier, policemen on the scene fired warning shots to keep people away from the affected area.

Though the source of the attack is not yet certain, it bears the characteristics of an attack by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram. For a while now, the Nigerian military has claimed victory in their war against terrorism, with an incursion into Sambisa forest just two days ago.

In the recently concluded India-Africa Summit, President Buhari stated that if current positive trends in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria is maintained, Boko Haram will be history by the end of the year. Hence, the Nigerian military has until next month to put an end to the six-year reign of terrorism in the country.

Recent attacks have mainly been focused on markets, religious worship centres, and motor parks.

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