How Shiites Burnt Down 2 Quick Response Ambulances In Abuja – NEMA
Two Ambulances belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Monday, was burnt down by members of the Shiite group of Islamic Movement of Nigeria.
of burning down two ambulances at the Agency’s Emergency Response and Ambulance Bays (ERABs) in Abuja.
Head Media and Public Relations of NEMA, Malam Sani Datti, made this known in a statement in Abuja.
“This is to confirm that ERABs of the NEMA located on Ahmadu Bello Way beside the federal secretariat was attacked today with two vehicles burnt down.
“The attack was carried out by members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria commonly known as Shi’ites,” he said.
Datti explained that the affected vehicles were the Mobile Intensive Care Unit, which was a life support ambulance, and a multi-purpose Response Intervention Van.
According to him, the ERABs were situated at the location for timely response to emergencies and disasters to reduce the loss of lives and property.
He said the Director-General of NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Maihaja had while inspecting the damage, noted that the burnt equipment was very expensive and would cost taxpayers a lot of money to replace.
He, therefore, called all meaningful Nigerians, to lend a voice towards forestalling a future occurrence.