PHOTOSPEAKS
PHOTO: I thought bombers were potential passengers – Survivor
Culled From Punch
As the smoke cleared from the New Road Luxury Bus Motor Park, in Sabon Gari Kano, victims of the terror attack, who were lucky to be alive to tell their stories, on Tuesday recalled moments before the bomb went off.
Most of the injured victims are currently receiving medical attention at the Murtala Mohammed Memorial Hospital, Kano.
One of the victims, Mr. Emmanuel Bassey, 37, who works at the Luxury bus park as a park attendant attached to Ezewanta Transport, said he was hurt but lucky and happy to be alive.
In a telephone interview with our correspondent, (before hospital staff ended the encounter), he was full of gratitude to God for sparing his life.
According to him, he and several of his colleagues were going about their normal duties of attracting passengers to board buses for a commission when a small car with two occupants came into the park.
“I rushed to them faster than most of my colleagues. I went and asked them where they were going and one of them said they had yet to decide and that when they decided they would let me know. I left them and went away.
“But four of my other colleagues rushed to the car when they saw that I did not succeed.
“As they approached the vehicle, the driver sped off and headed towards some of the parked buses. Almost immediately, I heard a deafening sound! Then a thick black smoke and fire; there was confusion everywhere. I thank God I am lucky to be alive, my other colleagues died.”
He was not alone, Magawa Goje, 45, a retailer of dried beef, popularly called Kilishi, also counted himself lucky.
Goge said, “I sell Kilishi (dried beef) at the Sabon Gari Luxury bus park. I was busy selling my Kilishi to people who are getting on the bus when I heard a loud band and felt a sharp pain on my chin. That is all I can remember before I woke up on this bed. I heard people saying Boko Haram did this. Whoever did this will rot in the hottest part of hell. Allah will surely judge them.”
Meanwhile, traders in and around the park have relocated into other areas of Sabon Gari as rumours of reprisals continued to fill the air. Security has also been beefed up around places of worship.
![“I Will Marry Wizkid, Kiss Omah Lay And Kill Davido” - Tacha Akide Reveals [Video]](https://media.kanyidaily.com/2024/04/27184500/PhotoCollageMaker_20240427_161622773-768x384-1-80x80.jpg "“I Will Marry Wizkid, Kiss Omah Lay And Kill Davido” - Tacha Akide Reveals [Video] 16")
Entertainment12 hours ago
“I Will Marry Wizkid, Kiss Omah Lay And Kill Davido” – Tacha Akide Reveals [Video]
Entertainment13 hours ago
Real Warri Pikin And Her Husband Celebrate 11th Wedding Anniversary
![How I Left A Show Crying After Audience Failed To Recognise Me - Fireboy DML [Video]](https://media.kanyidaily.com/2024/04/27163723/Fireboy-DML-5-80x80.jpeg "How I Left A Show Crying After Audience Failed To Recognise Me - Fireboy DML [Video] 18")
Entertainment14 hours ago
How I Left A Show Crying After Audience Failed To Recognise Me – Fireboy DML [Video]
World News15 hours ago
Sierra Leone Energy Minister, Kanja Sesay Resigns Over Electricity Crisis
News17 hours ago
Abuja American School Has Refunded $760k Yahaya Bello Paid For School Fees – EFCC
Entertainment18 hours ago
Why Supreme Court Ordered P-Square To Pay Promoter N25 Million
Celebrities19 hours ago
“My House Is Filled Up Already” – Apostle Chibuzor Rejects Boy Dumped At His Residence
!["My Father’s Wealth Was Big Challenge To Me When I Started Music” – Davido [Video]](https://media.kanyidaily.com/2024/04/27094756/Davido-2-80x80.jpeg "\"My Father’s Wealth Was Big Challenge To Me When I Started Music” – Davido [Video] 23")
Entertainment21 hours ago
“My Father’s Wealth Was Big Challenge To Me When I Started Music” – Davido [Video]
Politics22 hours ago
Why Tinubu Appointed Jim Ovia As Chairman Of Nigerian Education Loan Fund
Entertainment23 hours ago
Veteran Actor, Ganiyu Oyeyemi ‘Ogunjimi’ Is Dead
Entertainment2 days ago
Mohbad’s Father Allegedly Pastes Court Order For DNA Test On Wunmi’s Gate
News2 days ago
Former Lawmaker And Journalist, Sidi Ali Is Dead
News2 days ago
Why We Agreed On N615,000 As New Minimum Wage For Workers – TUC, NLC
Politics2 days ago
“Sanwo-Olu Did Not Announce N70k Minimum Wage Increase” – Lagos Commissioner
Entertainment2 days ago
“My Hatred For Mohbad Keeps Increasing Even After His Death” – Naira Marley’s Associate
Entertainment2 days ago
“I Need A Wife, She Must Be Tall, Dark Skinned, Between Age Of 18 To 23” – Speed Darlington
News2 days ago
EFCC Asks Abuja School To Refund $845,000 Yahaya Bello Paid For Son’s School Fees
Entertainment2 days ago
Nigerian Actress, Doris Simeon Reveals Why She Relocated To America
Politics2 days ago
President Tinubu Mourns Death Of Former Enugu Senator, Ayogu Eze
News2 days ago
NPAN Condoles With Former Newswatch CEO, Ray Ekpu Over His Wife’s Death
Entertainment9 months ago
Rihanna And ASAP Rocky Reportedly Welcomes Their Second Child, A Baby Girl
![Tunde Ednut Reacts As Child Comedian, Kiriku Rains Money On Fans From Moving Car [Video]](https://media.kanyidaily.com/2023/05/18112339/Kiriku-80x80.jpg "Tunde Ednut Reacts As Child Comedian, Kiriku Rains Money On Fans From Moving Car [Video] 37")
Entertainment12 months ago
Tunde Ednut Reacts As Child Comedian, Kiriku Rains Money On Fans From Moving Car [Video]
!["She Ignored Me Despite Being A Star" – Davido Recounts First Time He Met Chioma [Video]](https://media.kanyidaily.com/2023/06/04111700/Davido-Chioma-80x80.jpg "\"She Ignored Me Despite Being A Star\" – Davido Recounts First Time He Met Chioma [Video] 38")
Entertainment11 months ago
“She Ignored Me Despite Being A Star” – Davido Recounts First Time He Met Chioma [Video]
Celebrities11 months ago
Hilda Baci Defends Her Dressing, Urges Nigerians To Recognize Her Talents Beyond Appearance
Entertainment8 months ago