The United States destined twin car bombings in the Nigerian assets Abuja that killed at least 10 people Friday near ceremonies to mark 50 years of independence. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), which has dramatic scores of attacks in the oil-rich Niger Delta as it demands a fairer sharing of oil revenue, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
"The United States condemn the bombings that take place this morning in Abuja marring the celebration of 50 years of independence," State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said. "We express our condolences to the family of the victims and to the people of Nigeria on what should be a joyous time," he added.
"This affirms the significance of Nigeria's upcoming elections. And we reiterate that violence has no place in political conversation in Nigeria or anywhere else," he said ahead of election planned for next year. The explosions rock the area near Abuja's Eagle Square, but failed to stop the anniversary celebrations attended by the country's leaders and foreign delegations. No arrests had been complete, police said late Friday.
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