NIGERIA: UPDATE On Nyanya Bomb Blast.

UPDATE On Nyanya Bomb Blast: President Jonathan Visits Site, NEMA Requests For Blood Donation As Death Toll Rises To 71

President Jonathan has visited this afternoon Nyanya Motor Park where the deadly explosion that claimed the lives of many innocent Nigerians happened this morning.

Mr Jonathan is said to have canceled his trip to Ibadan Oyo State, where he was headed to felicitate with the Olubadan of Ibadan who turned 100 years today.
The President while at the scene expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and reassured Nigerians that Boko Haram will be conquered.
The president after leaving the scene proceeded to Asokoro General Hospital where  most of the victims were taken to.

Sniffer dogs were taken to the scene of the Abuja bomb attack

Meanwhile the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have called on Nigerians to rally round to donate blood to save the lives of some of the victims. The agency said most of the victims need blood urgently survive and have requested Nigerians to visit the General Hospitals in Nyanya and Asokoro in Abuja for the donation.
Those within the main city can also donate blood at NEMA office at 39 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3 Abuja. .

The official death toll has now risen to 71 with 124 persons injured.
Also 16 luxury buses, 24 other vehicles were said to have been burnt in the disastrous incident.