Igbo Community In Jos Lost 36 Traders In Twin Bomb Blast
The deadly twin explosion at Jos Terminus Market, Plateau State, claimed lives of at least 36 Igbo traders.
The double bomb attack has also left about 42 people, who originate from Southeastern part of Nigeria, injured.
* The scene of market explosion, Jos, Plateau State
The sad statistics was confirmed by the Eze Igbo Jos, Prof Jerome Obilom, on May 26, 2014.
He noted that 36 members of Igbo community were confirmed dead, while 42 suffered various degrees of injuries in May 20 blast. The Igbo chief also added that some more Igbo traders were missing as the result of the terrorist attack which in total claimed form 118 to 200 lives. Some of the victims were burnt beyond recognition, therefore some of the missing people may be among the remains.
Prof Obilom further declared that the attack was devastating in damages to property. The goods worth millions of naira were destroyed.
The issues with the local authorities also concern burial. The Eze Igbo complained that the state government was considering mass burial for the victims, which may come in contradiction with their traditions. Moreover, some authorities at local hospitals showed their hostility to Igbo group that came to hospital to identify the victims.
Finally, Prof Obilom was concerned about compensations to the victims of Jos bombing. He recalled that due to neglect to Ndigbos, the community might be forced to bear the costs of burying and healing of its members by itself.
It would be recalled that tranquillity of relatively calm city of Jos was disrupted by two attacks in one week. The latest attack happened in the evening of May 24, 2014, Saturday, when people gathered to watch the final of the UEFA Champions League. The blast by a failed suicide bomber claimed three lives, while the intensions of the terrorist were to kill from 300 to 400 of football fans.
Source: Legit.ng
