CHRISTMAS: FEAR SPREADS AMONG NORTHERN CHURCHES OVER FRESH BOMB ATTACKS. (PHOTO).
Christmas: Fear spreads among northern churches over fresh bomb attacks Barely three days to Christmas and New Year celebrations, many Christians living in the northern part of the country have expressed fear of terror attacks in states plagued by violence and terrorism. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the situation had dampened the festive spirit of some northerners, forcing many families to reconsider their plans for the season. Recall that multiple bomb explosions had killed three persons, including a child in the Bassa community of the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State last Thursday. The explosions were believed to be landmines as they went off while children played on their way to the farm. Also, in early December, bombs exploded in two separate locations in the Dansadau district of Maru LGA of Zamfara State, killing several people as well as leaving many injured. While the tragic incidents happened on Friday, December 6, 2024, 12 people were reportedly killed two...