Explosion In Abuja Leaves Scores Killed And Many Injured

Pandemonium struck this morning in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja when an explosion rocked
an outskirt of the city and according to reports, scores of people were killed while no fewer than 50 other people injured in the incident.

Latest reports from authorities confirmed that the blast actually took place at the Abuja urban mass
transport company limited garage under the bridge at Nyanya.

This is contrary to earlier reports that the explosion sounded in an unnamed highly populated motor park less than five minutes drive
from the Abuja city centre.

It is not clear yet how the bomb was ferried into the park, but witnesses suspect it was planted by a suicide bomber.

It was gathered that several dead bodies now litter the blood spattered park and the expressway
leading to the city.

Some of the dead victims and the injured are being taken to the hospital by ambulances and vans
belonging to the Nigerian Police, the Vehicle Inspection Office, Federal Road Safety Commission.

Newsmen at the scene of the tragic incident reported that they counted more than 50 bodies that are yet to be evacuated.

Several vehicles including about 12 government owned high capacity buses were destroyed in the
attack.

Reports say some of the buses were loaded with passengers when the explosion occurred.

According to the spokesman of the National Emergency Management Agency, Manzo Ezekiel, the incident happened during Monday's rush hour at the park.

"This morning there was an explosion at the Nyanya Motor Park," Ezekiel said.

"Rescue teams are already on ground. There were so many people there at that time, so we think
there must have been some injuries," he added.

Some of the dead victims and injured were seen taken to hospital by ambulances and vans belonging to the police, the VIO, FRSC, NSCDC and NEMA.

Other witnesses said more than 150 bodies may have been moved before newsmen's arrival. Some of the bodies are mangled beyond recognition.

Millions of Nigerians have gone on social media tobcomment on the tragic incident.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on his twitter handle tweeted:
Atiku Abubakar @atiku "I am angered and saddened by the news of multiplebexplosions that occurred in Nyanya bus park in
Abuja this morning."

Also, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reuben Abati tweeted this:
"President Jonathan directs the
medical services to do their very best to save the lives of those injured in Nyanya bombing."

Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, aslo went on twitter to condemn the tragic incident.
He tweeted: "Not again! Another bomb blast, another bloody day in Abuja. Horrifying! My thoughts and prayers are with the victims & their
families."

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