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Recently former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was attacked in the on-going war on Iran by Israel.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during his time as Iran's president visited Nigeria twice on July 2010(for the D-8 summit) and again on April 2013, when he was about to leave office.

The D-8 summit is collection of the world most populous Muslim nations compelled into an economic organisation whose resources is used to forward an islamic agenda and counter western influence.

Before Ahmadinejad's visit to Nigeria terrorism was on the low and suicide bombings were non existent in the Nigerian context but all that changed after that unfortunate visit.

Below are a list of all terrorist and suicide bombings historic surge after his visit on July, 2010:


After July, 2010 Nigeria experienced a significant surge in violence, primarily driven by the Boko Haram insurgency. This period marked the group's transition from local skirmishes to large-scale bombings and international-level strikes.
Below is a list of the most prominent attacks during that timeframe:


2010: The Escalation
* September 7 : Bauchi Prison Break. Boko Haram attacked the federal prison in Bauchi, freeing over 700 inmates, including about 150 sect members.

* December 24 : Christmas Eve Bombings. Multiple blasts targeted Christian areas in Jos, Plateau State, killing over 30 people and sparking reprisal attacks.

* December 31 : Abuja Mammy Market Blast. A bomb exploded at a popular market within the Mogadishu military barracks in Abuja, killing 4 people.

2011: Targeted High-Profile Sites
* May 29: Inauguration Day Blasts. Explosions occurred in several cities, including Bauchi and Zaria, shortly after President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in.

* June 16: Police Headquarters Bombing. A suicide bomber drove a car into the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the first major suicide bombing in Nigeria's history.

* August 26: UN House Bombing. A car bomb struck the United Nations headquarters in Abuja, killing 23 people and injuring over 80.

* November 4: Damaturu Attacks. A massive coordinated strike on police stations and churches in Damaturu, Yobe State, left over 100 dead.

* December 25: Madalla Church Bombing. A bomb exploded at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Madalla (near Abuja) on Christmas morning, killing 37 people.

2012: Media and Security Forces
* January 20: Kano Coordinated Attacks. The deadliest day in the insurgency at that point. Multiple bombings and shootings targeted police stations and government offices in Kano, killing over 185 people.

* April 26: ThisDay Newspaper Bombing. Simultaneous suicide bombings targeted newspaper offices in Abuja and Kaduna, killing several people.

* June 3/17: Church Bombings (Bauchi, Kaduna, Jos). A series of Sunday suicide bombings targeted various churches, leading to high casualties and civil unrest.

* October 2: Mubi Student Massacre. Gunmen attacked student hostels at the Federal Polytechnic and Adamawa State University in Mubi, killing over 40 students.

2013 (Up to April his last visit before leaving office): Rural Massacres
* March 18: Kano Luxury Bus Station Bombing. A suicide car bomber targeted buses in a predominantly Christian neighborhood in Kano, killing at least 25 people.

* April 16: Baga Massacre. A heavy clash between the Nigerian military and Boko Haram in the border town of Baga resulted in a massive fire that destroyed thousands of homes and caused over 180 deaths (though death tolls were heavily disputed).
The sheer volume of smaller attacks during this window (especially in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa) is in the hundreds, as the conflict shifted toward guerrilla warfare in rural villages.
Would you like more specific details on the Baga Massacre or the security response that followed these events?

Because these terrorist cells had been properly mobilised and financially incentivised terrorist attack went on full blast afterwards with the below attacks.

I also found out that before Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad first on July 2010, there had been no recorded suicide bombings in Nigeria's history.


While Nigeria had experienced various forms of political and religious violence—such as the 2009 Boko Haram uprising and earlier sectarian riots—the specific tactic of suicide bombing was unknown in the country until June 2011.

The First Suicide Attacks
The shift to "martyrdom" tactics marked a radical change in the insurgency's strategy:

* The First Attack (June 16, 2011) : A suicide bomber named Mohammed Manga drove a car into the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja. This is officially recognized as the first suicide bombing in Nigerian history.

* The Second Major Attack (August 26, 2011): Just two months later, a suicide bomber struck the United Nations House in Abuja, which brought international attention to the new level of threat.

Why the Change?
Before 2011, Boko Haram primarily used "hit-and-run" tactics, drive-by shootings, and simple arson. Analysts believe the group adopted suicide bombings after 2010 for several reasons:

* Foreign Influence: Increased contact with global groups like Al-Shabaab (Somalia) and AQIM (North Africa) provided the technical "know-how" and ideological shift toward suicide missions.

* Leadership Change: After the death of founder Mohammed Yusuf in 2009, his successor, Abubakar Shekau, pushed the group toward more extreme and sophisticated violence.

Radarada analysis

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Kindly give a counter analysis as to why not.

helinues:
Radarada analysis

Una better go and get better work

Dizzyrascal:
Interesting to still find you here on Nairaland after so many years. Came back to Nairaland today after been out for a very long time

Just wanted people to see certain connections. Never knew you would be triggered.

Kindly give a counter analysis as to why not.

Don't get yourself blocked again. I won't warn you again

Those of you thinking I have not been online are not even aware that you were blocked . I have never missed a day not been online this year

What's the difference between Sunni and Shia?

By the way, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is still alive.

helinues:
Don't get yourself blocked again. I won't warn you again

Those of you thinking I have not been online are not even aware that you were blocked . I have never missed a day not been online this year

Not to trivialise our discussions and distract from the topic at hand, I never said I was blocked, I just stop visiting Nairaland for a long time.

Flangelo12:
What's the difference between Sunni and Shia?

By the way, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is still alive.

okay, thanks for the update.