Outrage As Nigerian Lady, Dr Chinelo Megafu Dies In Terror Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Train

A Nigerian lady, Dr Chinelo Megafu has died from the wounds she sustained in the deadly attack by terrorists on the Abuja-Kaduna train on Monday night.

Chinelo Megafu Killed In Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack

KanyiDaily had reported that the train was on its way from Abuja to Kaduna when it was attacked by terrorists who opened fire on over 970 passengers on board, killing some and whisking away unspecified number of people.

Although there is no official number of casualties, one of the victims who sustained gunshot injuries during the attack has been identified as a medical doctor, Chinelo Megafu.

Shortly after the attack on Monday night, Chinelo posted on her Twitter handle that she was shot in the train, while calling for prayers from her followers.

I'm in the train . I have been shot please pray for me.

— Chinelo (@nelo_x) March 28, 2022

Her tweet elicited varied reactions on the microblogging platform as some Twitter users empathised with her, while others described her tweet as “fake news”.

Some Twitter users also said she could not have tweeted with gunshot wounds, while others dismissed her claim, asking her to show proof that she was shot.

On Tuesday, the Nigerian Twitter space was flooded with posts saying the doctor has died from the gunshot wounds she sustained from the attack.

Chinelo’s death was confirmed by her colleague and friend, Michael Ajidahun, who revealed on Tuesday morning that she did not survive the gunshot wound.

“Just woke up to a sad news My friend just woke up to losing a close friend who was shot at the Abuja Kaduna train incident by terrorists She tweeted yesterday that we should pray for her. Sadly she didn’t make it. She was a Doctor Nigeria why..I’m heartbroken,” said Ajidahun better known as ‘The Bearded Doctor’on Twitter.

I was just here yesterday tweeting and asking if there were medical personnels on the train who could offer emergency services

And some people were here saying why will I think of such a thing..really?..for basic first aid to be provided for injured

May Nigeria not happen to us

— The_Bearded_Dr_Sina (@the_beardedsina) March 29, 2022

Another friend of the deceased said the doctor who worked at St Gerald’s hospital hospital in Kaduna had resigned ahead of her relocation abroad on Friday.

She tweeted, “Dr Chinelo was making an honest living, she was working at St Gerald’s hospital in Kaduna, she wanted more for herself and processed her papers to leave this hell-hole. She resigned last month to leave the country this Friday then this happened. Nigeria why???”

Dr Chinelo was making an honest living, she was working at St Gerald's hospital in Kaduna, she wanted more for herself and processed her papers to leave this hell-hole. She resigned last month to leave the country this Friday then this happened. Nigeria why???💔💔💔

— Big Steph (@stephadamu) March 29, 2022

Below are Twitter reactions to the doctor’s death.

Just learnt that Dr Chinelo didn't make it. This is heartbreaking on so many levels.

💔💔💔 https://t.co/QcWR3GqZcC

— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) March 29, 2022

All Chinelo said was "Pray for me." That is all she said. She was then targeted and subjected to abuse by a group of vile and evil creatures. Cos she was shot and asked for prayers so she could survive.

This thing hurt me to my marrows!!!

— Ilemona (@I_Am_Ilemona) March 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/theprincelyx/status/1508728424919183365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1508728424919183365%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpulsembed.eu%2Fp2em%2FGV393PW18%2F

I couldn’t sleep all night thinking about and praying for this young medical doctor. I’ve just learned that she died by the train. Nigeria – why?!! I am heartbroken 💔 we must fix this country and stop destroying our future generations. Rest in Peace Chinelo. Rest in Peace. https://t.co/YLi9G47MLB

— Dr. Ayoade Alakija @yodifiji.bsky.social (@yodifiji) March 29, 2022

Let it be known today that Dr Megafu Chinelo, a Medical Doctor in Nigeria was killed due to the failure of the government to adequately protect its citizens

We won't forget#RIPDRCHINELO

— The_Bearded_Dr_Sina (@the_beardedsina) March 29, 2022

Dr Chinelo was an extraordinary Doctor. She was the definition of beauty and brains . Dedicated her life to Nigeria

Here is one of her awards.
We just lost a gem💔#RIPDRCHINELO pic.twitter.com/hP4KPJvFYI

— The_Bearded_Dr_Sina (@the_beardedsina) March 29, 2022

Just imagine this insensitive comment

Dr Chinelo is now dead. Are you happy now?

Stop trying to invalidate people's experiences. She wasn't lying . It was a cry for help https://t.co/tR35XZRPBv

— The_Bearded_Dr_Sina (@the_beardedsina) March 29, 2022

The lady that said she was shot in the train was attacked and accused of chasing clout because people have taken advantage of serious situations to chase clout.

Actions have consequences. You might be the next person in danger and nobody would believe. Stop this clout madness

— Sir Dickson (@Wizarab10) March 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/DrOlufunmilayo/status/1508710421380927492?s=20&t=59GJNBfMAehX6c2rZiQbdA

Chinelo so sad to wake up to this news , may your soul rest in peace .

I just left the mortuary

Seeing your lifeless body doesn't make any sense

Young girl with all her future ahead #Nigeria is not a country https://t.co/tLSm18KH9w

— Dr Olanrewaju (@LOOKandLAUGH) March 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/Sports_Doctor2/status/1508711156675923971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1508711156675923971%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpulsembed.eu%2Fp2em%2F2xvePv0w5%2F

That chinelo babe really died, just like that, gone?

The concept of life doesn't always make sense to me, how does one live to a certain age and boom, just like that, you stop to exist and nothing can be done ?

God grant her family strength too

— KF🔺 (@felajsyk) March 29, 2022

She spent her last hours being abused by ‘patriots’; because she asked for help and prayers as she lay dying. 🥺 #chinelo

— Ose Anenih, CPM (@ose_anenih) March 29, 2022

Those same set of people that attacked the late Chinelo are the same set that attacked and trolled me when the police brutalized me. These are sycophants who are loyal only to their political gods. They care not for this country and have no conscience whatsoever left in them.

— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) March 29, 2022

The attacks on Chinelo as she lay dying don't shock me.

When Buhari Jega was killed in Gyelsu, his "friends" including he-who-cried, justified it.

I knew then that these people aren't human.

One who loses his humanity over politics will defend your murder.

God rest the dead.

— Chxta (@Chxta) March 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/RayoKasali/status/1508778382963654659?s=20&t=n67dt2VLgU1CpudTxiSVXw

Dipo can't deny it. He's same bandwagon with these BMCs. O thought he's learnt his lessons and turned a new leaf but I was wrong. pic.twitter.com/sfsptrvfuK

— ÌFÈADỊ́GÓ 💙 (@Dozzy_Dozzy22) March 29, 2022

It's the same people who defend this administration that came out to mock a fellow Nigerian who was shot on the train

People who have no conscience, no empathy

Dr Chinelo is dead now, are you happy?
Are your paymasters pleased with you?

Vile, depraved beings! Scum of the earth pic.twitter.com/kBtD6yo0O8

— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) March 29, 2022

All Chinelo said was "Pray for me." That is all she said. She was then targeted and subjected to abuse by a group of vile and evil creatures. Cos she was shot and asked for prayers so she could survive.

This thing hurt me to my marrows!!!

— Ilemona (@I_Am_Ilemona) March 29, 2022

This sad incident comes just two days after armed bandits invaded Kaduna International Airport, killing aviation workers and leaving many others wounded.