Seven hospitalised victims of the Christmas Day bombing by Boko Haram have gone blind, the parish priest said yesterday.

The deadly sect bombed St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Madalla, Niger State on Christmas Day last year during an early morning mass.

Forty-four people died in the blast; 83 were injured.

The suspected mastermind of the blast, Kabiru Sokoto, is in security custody. His suspected accomplice, Habibu Bama, has been declared wanted.

Rev. Father Isaac Achi spoke yesterday while receiving Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who led a team of the apex bank to donate N25million to the church, victims and members of the community affected by the blast.

The priest said: “Of the 127 victims, we lost 44, out of the injured seven lost their sight, four are still at Gwagwalada Specialist, eight at National Hospital, Abuja. Others have been referred to Kano, Zaria, Lagos and Enugu hospitals.”

Sanusi said the donation was in line with the 2006 Corporate Social Responsibility, approved by the Board, permitting the management to show concern to victims of any form of disaster.

“It was in the light of this that the Committee of Governors of the bank met to offer assistance to the victims, their families, widows, orphans and others whose property were damaged by the blast. This is to show that we can all be our brothers’ keepers.

“We wish to announce the donation of N25million to the church and the community for the rehabilitation of our people.”

Sanusi said such a gesture was extended to the United Nations whose building was bombed in Abuja last year. He said the CBN provided accommodation to staff of the global body by renovating a building and donating it to them.

Praying for the repose of the souls of the victim and quick recovery for the injured, Sanusi also prayed that God should frustrate the activities of the enemies of the country.

A donation of N100million was made by the bank to victims of the Kano explosion.

http://thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/mobile/news/37431-seven-xmas-day-bomb-victims-go-blind-says-priest.html

Gud gesture by CBN.but at the rate BK is bombing,Sanusi can u keep up with these donations? dont start what u cant finish o!

Blinded by no reason of theirs, just like that? smh
These BH guys don't really know the import of their evil.
There's no religion that permits anyone to unleash mayhem on defense-less people

Sad but good one by CBN

25 million after 3 months meanwhile 100 million was given to victims of Kano bomb blast after a week- any justification for that?

What is the essence of going to church? The priest is suppose to lay his hands on the blind and restore their sight. Or is that not what is being preached in the church?

poby:

25 million after 3 months meanwhile 100 million was given to victims of Kano bomb blast after a week- any justification for that?

gaddafe:

Me sef wonder oh

What is the essence of going to church? The priest is suppose to lay his hands on the blind and restore their sight. Or is that not what is being preached in the church?

Doesn't work that way anymore!

Good job by CBN,

also wish all the victim of the blast speedy recovery

Blindness is one of the worst things to befall a person. It is the end of the beautiful blue earth as you know it. My heart really weeps because these people are suffering for no sin of theirs just that they were mistakenly born in such a treacherous and heartless country.

May the good Lord grant them his eternal mercies as their world takes this awful turn and may all those who inflicted this pain on them and those who sympathize with these perpetrators be cursed forever. Their souls are already d.amned.

chuks49:

Seven hospitalised victims of the Christmas Day bombing by Boko Haram have gone blind, the parish priest said yesterday.

The deadly sect bombed St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Madalla, Niger State on Christmas Day last year during an early morning mass.

Forty-four people died in the blast; 83 were injured.

The suspected mastermind of the blast, Kabiru Sokoto, is in security custody. His suspected accomplice, Habibu Bama, has been declared wanted.

Rev. Father Isaac Achi spoke yesterday while receiving Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who led a team of the apex bank to donate N25million to the church, victims and members of the community affected by the blast.

The priest said: “Of the 127 victims, we lost 44, out of the injured seven lost their sight, four are still at Gwagwalada Specialist, eight at National Hospital, Abuja. Others have been referred to Kano, Zaria, Lagos and Enugu hospitals.”

Sanusi said the donation was in line with the 2006 Corporate Social Responsibility, approved by the Board, permitting the management to show concern to victims of any form of disaster.

“It was in the light of this that the Committee of Governors of the bank met to offer assistance to the victims, their families, widows, orphans and others whose property were damaged by the blast. This is to show that we can all be our brothers’ keepers.

“We wish to announce the donation of N25million to the church and the community for the rehabilitation of our people.”

Sanusi said such a gesture was extended to the United Nations whose building was bombed in Abuja last year. He said the CBN provided accommodation to staff of the global body by renovating a building and donating it to them.

Praying for the repose of the souls of the victim and quick recovery for the injured, Sanusi also prayed that God should frustrate the activities of the enemies of the country.

A donation of N100million was made by the bank to victims of the Kano explosion.

http://thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/mobile/news/37431-seven-xmas-day-bomb-victims-go-blind-says-priest.html

This Sanusi Lamido SAnusi is a bigot.

poby:

25 million after 3 months meanwhile 100 million was given to victims of Kano bomb blast after a week- any justification for that?

Must you dolts criticise everything? The Church in Madalla is not invisible or hidden; how much have YOU donated? You think the victims are complaining?

yorke:

This Sanusi Lamido SAnusi is a bigot.

More people were killed in Kano than in the Madalla bombing. Enough with these brainless posts abeg. You have never been known on NL for an appreciable IQ but still I expect some intelligence from someone of your age.

More people were killed in Kano than in the Madalla bombing. Enough with these brainless posts abeg. You have never been known on NL for an appreciable IQ but still I expect some intelligence from someone of your age.
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You are very stupid. I don't blame you is your boko bother Sanusi i blame. You have brain but i doubt if is working going by your comment on this matter bigot.

yorke:

You are very silly. I don't blame you is your boko bother Sanusi i blame. You have brain but i doubt if is working going by your comment on this matter bigot.

It's so saddening that Nairaland has turned into a haven of dolts these days. You will just sit there and be parroting what your betters have already said. I doubt you even know the meaning of the word 'bigot'.

More people were killed in the Kano attacks. That fact is reflected in the money the CBN governor decided to disburse. How the. Does that make him a 'jihadist'?

I don't blame you jobless re'tards. If Sanusi had done what his mates in Government are doing and used the money on hookers and Abuja mansions will you people even talk? How much did the Nigerian Government donate?

poby:

25 million after 3 months meanwhile 100 million was given to victims of Kano bomb blast after a week- any justification for that?

[size=18pt]it's an 'after-thought'[/size]

Iseee 1000x times (amen)

Bandit C.:

Blindness is one of the worst things to befall a person. It is the end of the beautiful blue earth as you know it. My heart really weeps because these people are suffering for no sin of theirs just that they were mistakenly born in such a treacherous and heartless country.

May the good Lord grant them his eternal mercies as their world takes this awful turn and may all those who inflicted this pain on them and those who sympathize with these perpetrators be cursed forever. Their souls are already d.amned.

My heart goes out to the affected families once again. It's a pathetic situation.