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Some of the survivors of the bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, have shared details of their experiences, comparing the multiple explosions to a war zone.
One of the victims, identified as Abacha Mustapha, disclosed that he was preparing to leave the market after the day’s activities when the explosion occurred.
Mustapha, who spoke from his bed at Umaru Shehu Hospital, Maiduguri, due to injuries sustained from the blast, said, “We broke our fast and were about to leave after closing our shops when the first bomb detonated.
“I heard a loud sound, and suddenly my neck started bleeding.”
He added that the impact of the blast resulted in confusion among the people as they scampered for safety.
“It was chaotic. People were running in different directions. Some fell, others were shouting. I couldn’t even understand what had happened at first,” Mustapha stated.
“My brother used his cloth to tie my neck to stop the bleeding before rushing me to the hospital. If not for him, I don’t know what would have happened,” he added.
Another survivor named Mohammed Jubril shared that he could not explain how he survived the blasts as they occurred very close to where he had gone to pay for items bought earlier.
“The blast deafened me immediately as I could no longer hear anything. People were running in different directions.
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“The whole place was covered in smoke, and I saw many people lying on the floor with injuries. As I speak with you, I cannot hear anything,’’ he said.
Hauwa Sanusi revealed that her younger sister went missing in the blast and appealed to those concerned to aid in finding her.
“I don’t know what has become of my sister. She’s been missing since yesterday (Monday). We have visited some hospitals and couldn’t find her. We are in pain, please help us,” Sanusi said.
A bricklayer at Umaru Shehu UltraModern Hospital, Bulumkutu, expressed worry over how his family would feed after sustaining injuries on his legs and right hand.
“I am a father of five children, though I have to thank God for sparing my life, I am a bit worried over who will put food on the table for the children, as my wife is jobless, and here I am on admission,” he said.
Nura Bukar, who sustained a minor injury on his forehead, but was hospitalised due to heavy bleeding and needed a blood transfusion, appealed for blood donation.
The victim said there were many others in critical condition who were in dire need of immediate blood transfusions to live.
Additionally, Aisha Mallum Gana, a victim in the female ward of Umaru Shehu Ultramodern Hospital, Maiduguri, recounted that she was preparing to leave the market after the day’s activities when the explosion occurred.
“I sell soft drinks at the Post Office area. I was about to close for the day when the blast occurred. Thank God that I sustained minor injuries on my face and my legs. I am seriously responding to treatment,” she shared.
