3rd June, 2011
As the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides relief materials and medical supports to victims of bomb blasts in the country, it has confirmed that a total of 18 people died and 31 victims were hospitalized following the bomb blast that occurred on Inauguration Day (May 29, 2011) in Zuba on the outskirts of Abuja and inside a military barracks in Bauchi.
The Director General of NEMA, Muhammad Sani-Sidi who disclosed this in Bauchi during his on-the-spot assessment of the situation, said many lives were actually saved as result of proactive approaches, preventive measures as well as prompt response of relevant agencies before and during the incidents.
Sani- Sidi said NEMA has continued to deploy relief assistance and rallied medical support for speedy recovery of victims of bomb blasts in the country.
He said: “The agency has established medical facilities in most flash points throughout the federation in anticipation of any untoward event where victims could receive prompt attention and treatment. Our operational offices have commenced compilation of lists of the victims and extent of damage for the required assistance.â€
While making cash donation and provision of relief materials, the NEMA boss further disclosed that the Federal Government is taking the responsibility for the treatment and feeding of victims that are still admitted in various public hospitals in Bauchi and Federal Capital Territory.
He also commended the stakeholders, particularly the State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs), military, the police, civil defence corps and the Red Cross for the prompt assistance rendered to those affected by the blasts.
During the visit, the NEMA team was received by the state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Sagir Aminu Saleh, Commander 33 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General A. Robinson and the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleman Adamu.
