This and other gory sights have become a common feature in the North-Eastern part of of Nigeria for a while now. Maimings, kidnappings, destruction of properties etc have been added to our ways of life with the emergence of a TERRORIST group known as Boko Haram(BH).
This group began their nefarious activities some years ago after the general elections of 2011 which brought GEJ to power. The main aim of this group when they came in was to fight WESTERN FORM OF EDUCATION/RULE and ENTRENCH the ISLAMIC RULE known as SHARI'AH. Their(BH) Modus Operandi then was burning of Churches and killing christians while at their worship centres. in some cases they attacked Police stations, Army barracks and some other 'perceived' government institutions an example of which was the Police headquarters in Abuja. At a point they also attacked pub houses and brothels...
Due to the fact that BH activities have remained largely 'unchecked' by the security forces, they (BH) have grown 'wings' and have resorted to killing innocent people brazenly. Despite the numerous efforts by the Nigerian security forces to nip the activities of BH in the bud, they(BH) seem to be growing stronger and deadlier day by day.
If you could recall, these terrorists murdered over a 100 secondary school students in a federal government school in Yobe state some weeks ago, attacked Giwa military barracks, attacked SSS headquarters about two weeks ago in a daring move to save and free their jailed members.
The recent attack which occured in the early hours of Monday 14th April, 2014 at Nyanya Motor park in Abuja is a pointer to the fact that this Boko Haram insurgents are not to be treated with kid gloves. No fewer than 150 people are said to have been killed in the attack. An eye witness said what he saw could be best described as a “gory sight” because many people were burning in some cars and were calling for help that never came to them while some were on the ground, helpless without limbs.
“You have to be hard hearted to look at these things. I saw a woman lying face down without limbs while one, who was surrounded by her children, struggled for life and gave up in their arms.
“These attackers appear to be more proactive than our rescue organisations and security agencies because so many lives would have been saved if help had come in time.”
He also said he counted many bodies littered on the ground in the park, but could not say if all of them were dead. He however, commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel for their rescue efforts.
Mr Abdulrazak Haruna of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Unit of NSCDC, told NAN that he counted more than 100 bodies, including the injured while evacuating victims.
“It is a sad experience. We counted 20 BRT buses, 14 cars, 24 commuter buses and 13 motorcycles.”
Mr Femi Lawal, a survivor of the blast who could not contain his joy and gratitude to God for sparing him, said he had dropped from one of the green buses from One-man Village and was heading to the park when the blast went off.
Lawal said he fell and was dazed momentarily before realising what had happened.
He said that he heard a loud bang, which nearly blinded him, and saw a thick smoke while people ran in confusion.
The 32-year old man, who was apparently wounded on the wrist and neck, said “it is a day I will live to remember”. (NAN)
The question that comes to mind is: What do these insurgents really want?
Nigeria used to be a peaceful country and we have not witness thise level of carnage and destruction since the Nigerian Civil War. Innocent people are dying on a daily basis without succour in sight
As a citizen of this great country, I want to implore and beg the government at all levels most especially at the center to help stop these senseless killings and help restore Nigeria to its peaceful state. Issues like this should not be politicised. All resources should be gathered to tackle this monstrous monster trying to destroy this country.
Enogh is Enough!!!
Mr. President please act fast...
May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace and may almighty God give the families of the depared the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss(AMEN)....
Sources: NAN, Leadership Newspaper. Google
