Kano Mosque Bomb Blast Victims In Need Of Blood And Food

 According to the North West Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Authority NEMA, Musa Illamah, most of the surviving victims of the Central Mosque Kano bomb blast that happened on Friday Nov 28th are in dire need of blood and consumables.

 "We went round the hospitals to assess the conditions of those who are receiving treatment and we were told that what they need most is blood and consumables. I spoke with the officials of the Federal Ministry of Health and and they have assured me that they would mobilize blood bank in Katsina to supply blood to the hospital" he told newsmen.

 Residents in Kano have been trooping to the various hospitals where the victims are being treated to donate blood.

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Sad: Over 200 killed In The Kano Central Mosque Bomb Blast Yesterday

 Over 200 people were reportedly lost their lives in the bomb blast that occurred yesterday afternoon at the Kano Central Mosque where the Emir of Kano usually leads prayers.

 Some eye-witnesses and rescue officials put the figure at 300, making it one the deadliest bomb attacks in the country.

 According to eyewitnesses, three bombs went off one after the other at the 10,000 capacity Mosque during the Friday Jumat prayers. Two went off inside the Mosque, and one outside. And when people tried to flee the scene, gun men opened fire on worshipers. Many of the casualties were children who couldn't run as fast. Some were trampled to death in the mayhem that ensued.

 When normalcy returned hours after the attack, the dead and wounded, said to be over 250, were taken to the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital and the Nasarawa Hospital.

 The Emir of Kano was out of the country when the incident occurred. He'd left the night before.

 President Jonathan also cancelled his meeting with Nigerians entertainers at the Creative Industry event last night because of the blast.

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Another Bomb Blast Hits Kano Central Park (Photos)

 A bomb blast ripped through a central park in Kano State, today and according to reports, a woman was killed with at least eight others seriously injured.

The police spokesperson for Kano State, Magaji Majiya, said the explosion was caused by a bomb that targeted travelers at the Sabon Gari park. The bomber hid it inside a fridge and placed the fridge on a cart, and detonated it close to a luxurious bus at about 3:00 pm (1500 GMT) at the New Motor Park.

One bus affected by the blast is with registration number KTT 164 XA and owned by Ifeanyi Chukwu Industrial Services. The bus was loading passengers heading to Port Harcourt at the time of the blast. You recall that in March at least 60 were reported killed, and several vehicles destroyed by a bombing at the same motor park. 

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