According to Vanguard: The Coordinator, National Information Center Mr Mike Omeri said,
" Soldiers killed one of the suspected bombers of EMAB Plaza in Abuja and arrested another". Omeri told newsmen in Abuja that the attackers came on power bike and planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by the entrance of the shopping mall. He also confirmed the death of 21 persons and 17 others injured in the blast which also damaged several vehicles.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the suspects that attempted to flee the scene were shot and arrested by personnel of the Guards Brigade on Patrol duty in the area. One of the suspects that was shot later died due to wounds sustained from the gun shot, while a bag containing IED was recovered from the suspects.
NAN reported that some of the victims are currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Wuse General Hospital and Maitama General Hospital where movement had been restricted.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Bala Mohammed gave assurance during a visit to the Maitama hospital that the Federal Government wold foot the medical bills of the affected victims. He also advised the residents to be very vigilant at all times and report to the security agencies any suspected movement for prompt action.
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