(http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/thumbnail.php?file=NEMA_DG_Sani_Sidi_409845735.jpg&size=article_medium) NEMA DG Sani Sidi The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday spoke on the attack at ThisDay’s Abuja office .
It also said a 12-year old boy, who suffered 70 per cent burns, was among the 14 injured victims.
The agency, said in a statement in Abuja by its Head of Public Relations Unit, Alhaji Yushau Shuaib, said: “The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received a call at about 11:08pm of bomb blast at THISDAY newspaper House located at Jabi in Utako District, Abuja .
“The Agency mobilised response agencies to the scene for rescue operation and further cordoned off the entire area.
“The attacker used a dark green SUV; he got entrance into the building through the back gate and detonated the explosive at exactly 11:00 am.
“The building and some nearby houses were severely damaged. Some cars were also damaged inside the Thisday premises as a result of the explosion.
“NEMA officials promptly reported at scene of incident and joined others stakeholders, then later visited three hospitals where victims were evacuated to for treatment and were able to confirm the following:
“A number of people were confirmed dead, including the attacker. One injured person was given immediate First Aid treatment.
“Seven victims were admitted at National Hospital, among them, one discharged himself; a 12-year-old boy was seriously burnt up to 70 per cent degree.
“Five injured victims were admitted at Wuse General Hospital , Abuja . One victim was admitted at Garki Hospital.
“In conclusion, a number of people were confirmed dead including the attacker and 14 people were injured and are currently receiving treatment at the hospitals mentioned above.”
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