Thisday Bomb blast: How the Suicide Bomber Succeeded

The Jabi Office of the foremost Nigerian Newspaper, Thisday was rocked by bomb , 11 am this morning. At least about 6 people have been confirmed dead while several orders are said to have sustained various degree of injuries in a blast that hit the offices of Thisday in both Kaduna and Abuja . Speaking with newsmen at the Thisday Office in Jabi- Abuja, after the blast, the Editorial Chairman of the board confirmed that the explosion at the newspaper office was a suicide attack. According to him “The suicide bomber came in a jeep, “(Security guards) opened the gate for them … The guy drove in through the gate and rammed into the building and exploded.” According to him, two of the guards were killed in the blast alongside the bomber. Five other supporting staff was seriously injured. “Fortunately the newsroom is a bit far from the back of the building, so all the people in the newsroom … are all safe.” He disclosed. Investigation is currently on to ascertain the original source of the blast. But presently, people are beginning to point accusing fingers at the Islamist sect, Boko Haram. While the Thisday family mourns the dead of their workers and colleagues, some Nigerians are beginning to call for the immediate resignation of the Nigerian president for failing to attack the Boko Haram insurgence in the country. Also comments on twitter and other social sites have indicated that Nigerians, especially residents of the federal capital territory are angry. One Mr. Olagoke Oladapo who made an early comment on the internet says “It is sad that Nigeria has degenerated into a pure state of anarchy with Government having no clue of what to do. Jonathan should please resign” Another internet user, Mr. Otito also vented his anger on Mr. President in his comment “The Americans told us. Rather than prepare for it, the Nigerian government is saying otherwise. I want to advise President Jonathan to resign as he can no longer run the affairs of Nigeria safely” Thisday Bomb blast: How the Suicide Bomber Succeeded