BOMB EXPLOSION KILLS SCORE IN ABUJA

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 By Fakoyejo Olalekan

Many feared dead, and several people injured as explosion rocks Emab Plaza, one of the most popular and busy mall in Abuja; the bomb blast suspected to be caused by the Nigerian militant sect, Boko Haram, trigered a loud noise, resulting into chaos, injury and death of many unsuspecting buyers and sellers of the Plaza.

The blast which occurred at 3:30pm is yet to be claimed by the Boko Haram sect, who are thought to be the perpetrators because they have been the masterminds of many explosion that occurred within the country. 
According to multiple eye-witnesses, It is believed that many traders and visitors are still trapped inside the building, while the Police and Rescuers (both officials and fellow citizens) are still doing their best to rescue many, if not all.

Some victims who were rescued from the burning building recount their experience on how they scale through.

According to punchng.com, Olatunji narrated his story, saying "I thought   my head had been blown off by the blast. I touched  my head while on the ground and realized that it was there. I stood up and was looking for help, but help didn't come immediately"

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While another victim, Tyokasi, a 22-year-old student of the National Open University of Nigeria, said the Bomber pretended to be drunk  “I am   studying Business Entrepreneurship and Management. On that fateful day, I just crossed over to buy corn   because I was a bit hungry. I bought the corn   but when I turned back, I saw the   man (bomber) driving a Toyota Sienna and   trying to get into the plaza through the exit gate. The security men told him to go back and follow the right way but he was behaving as if he was drunk." Punch reports.

Meanwhile, President Jonathan, visited the scene of the blast, while he also visited the hospital the vivtims are being treated.

The President condemned the blast saying it is unfortunate that some people find solace in killing people. "He urged Nigerians to bear the pains as security agencies worked hard to end insurgency in parts of the country."

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Punch report that he described the insurgency as one of the darkest phases of the country’s history.

He said even as the President of the country, he had been having his fair share of the pains as he could not go to everywhere he would have loved to go.

The President said it was regrettable that while some Nigerians were busy engaging in nation building, some others were busy killing their compatriots. Punch reports.