|
At least 5 people were
killed in car bomb explosions that
rocked Abuja today.The explosions
occurred on a day Nigerian officials are
marking the 50th anniversary
of Nigeria’s independence from
Britain.The bombs went off at the
Central Area.Some others were wounded
and they have been taken to the Asokoro
and the Maitama General Hospital for
medical attention.At least
three cars were involved in the
explosions ath the Bayelsa House
for
which MEND
has reportedly claimed
responsibility.A senior police officer
was among the casualties.
This is the first of
such explosion by MEND in Abuja the
Federal Capital Territory since the
Niger Delta crisis started.
Channels Tv report
claims that MEND
had earlier issued warning of a
possible attack.Reports earlier said the
South African home of Henry Okah, leader
of MEND has been ransacked.But it is not
clear if these explosions in Abuja are
related to that incident
Niger Delta Militants
have agreed
to an amnesty programme to end violence
right
from the days of late President
Umaru Musa YarAdua whos who has
since been succeeded by President
Goodluck Jonathan, himself from Bayelsa
state, in
the
heart of the Niger Delta.
|
