He also visited the Maitama District Hospital, where those with serious injuries from the blast are presently receiving medical treatment. He was accompanied by the Minister for Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, his Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. Jones Arogbofa and other top government officials. The President is said to have arrived the scene at about 11 a.m & was detailed at the venue where the bomb went off .

by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, mr. Suleiman Abba.