Monday, May 26, 2014

Jos blast: Igbo community confirms death of 36 members, 42 injured

The Igbo community in Jos, Plateau State, has confirmed that
36 Igbo men and women residing in Jos were killed in the twin
bomb blast that rocked the city on Tuesday May 20th, with 42
others injured and many others still missing.
The Eze Igbo II of Jos Prof. Joseph Obilom stated this
today Monday May 26th while addressing newsmen at his
Palace in Jos.
"Our people were worst hit by the blast. Most of our
members are traders, who own shops at the terminus
market. Goods worth millions of Naira of our members
were destroyed. We are calling on the Federal and State
government to come to our aid by sending relief materials
to the injured and affected members." he said

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