Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for twin bomb attacks on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The militia group made the claims via social media on Sunday evening.
At least 18 people were killed and 41 other wounded in the bombings that took place on Friday night in Kuje, to the west of Abuja and Nyanya, to the east.
Suspicion was immediately laid on the Islamist militants who last year said they were behind two attacks in Nyanya that left more than 90 dead.
The claim of responsibility was posted on Twitter and signed by Islamic State. The west african militia group had pledged its allegiance to the militants in Syria and Iraq in March.
It showed photographs of three men in combat uniform holding automatic weapons and in front of the group’s insignia.
Boko Haram has previously attacked police stations and prisons where miitant fighters have been held.
Kuje prison, near Abuja airport currently holds dozens of Boko Haram inmates.
