Over one week after the bombings and no official figures have been released about those who died. However investigations by NEXT confirm that at least 16 people died with up to 67 injured in the blast.

Amongst the dead were at least four police officers and a Secret Service Assistant Director, none of whom have been named. A family of four, the Aruahs, also lost their lives including two young children. Two street hawkers, Ismaila Muhammed and Al-Kaseem Muhammed died in the blast as reported by their colleagues. A promising 27-year old EFCC official, Tahir Zakari, was also one of the confirmed casualties. Four members of the National Civil Defence Corps were amongst those who died but their agent has not named them. The death toll could be higher as not all the bodies have been claimed from the National Hospital morgue.

Amongst the injured, 24 victims received treatment at the National Hospital, 11 were taken to Asokoro, 20 to Maitama, nine to Wuse and three received care in Garki hospitals.

Many pledges have been made to the victims in the past week and many of the survivors have confirmed that they have received cash donations from public figures, political parties and members of the public. Visitors to the hospitals include the First Lady and the president, representatives of the All Nigeria Peoples Party, People Democratic Party and Action Congress of Nigeria, officials from the FCT and health ministers, as well as local government chairmen.

The victims

Tahir Zakari: A 27-year-old Abuja based EFCC official. He is survived by a wife and a 6-month old daughter.

Ismaila Muhammed: A street hawker who dropped his wares and rushed to the scene after he heard the first explosion. No known family or relatives.

Al-Kaseem Muhammed: A sachet water seller who tried to aid victims in the first blast. No known family or relatives.

John Chidera Aruah – The 12-year old was on his way to Eagle Square to celebrate the day when a fire from the blast consumed him. His father recognized his body from the Chelsea shirt he was wearing.

Paul Onyekachi Aruah – Paul, 7, was holding his brother’s (John’s) hand when the bomb exploded. The crucifix he wore was the only identifiable object on him.

Ozioko Ambrose Onyema – Moved to Abuja from Enugu earlier this year and was looking forward to the big day when tragedy struck.

Alfred Onah – A driver who had parked far away from Eagle Square and was transporting his boss’ children, Paul and John, to the venue.

An Assistant Director, Staff Development, State Security Service – The security agency has not disclosed the name of this staff who reportedly rushed to the scene of the bomb and was hit by shrapnel in his stomach.