Nyanya (Abuja)
Nyanya is a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It is located to the southwest of the city of Abuja and it is 4 kilometers from Asokoro and 6 kilometers from Three Arms Zone. Nyanya is one of the most populated satellite towns in the FCT. It is a border town between FCT and Nasarawa State and serves as a major rout linking FCT to the north central and north east regions of Nigeria.[1][2]
Structure[edit]
Nyanya is divided into five zones - Zone A – Zone E. A large number of middle and low class federal civil servants, private organisations employees, traders and artisans reside in Nyanya. It has a public lowcost housing estate. Its major health facility is the Nyanya General Hospital and has a weekly market known by same name which holds Wednesdays.[3] The market holds several public and private bus terminals.[4] The major means of transportation within the town is motor cycle (Okada) and tricycle (Keke). It has a Divisional Police Headquarters, Squadron 21 Mobile Police Unit[5] and a High Court of Justice.[6][7]
2014 bombing[edit]
On 14 April 2014 at about 6:45 am rush hour, two bombs detonated at the crowded Nyanya bus station killing at least 88 people and injuring at least 200.[8] Boko Haram claimed responsibility for the bombing. Nigeria president Goodluck Jonathan visited the scene of the bombing and victims receiving treatment in hospitals hours after the bombing.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "News from The Associated Press". 16 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Oguntola, Tunde (29 November 2022). "Demolition: Nyanya Land Owners Seek FCT Minister's Intervention". Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Odeniyi, Solomon (24 November 2021). "Fire guts Nyanya market in Abuja". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Abuja explosions: Nyanya park to be relocated – Official". Premium Times. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Nyanya, Abuja's Neglected Slum – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Abuja satellite town, Nyanya, gets High Court". Premium Times. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Jonathan visits bomb blast scene, hospital". PM News. 14 April 2014.
- ^ "Blast in Nigerian capital kills 71". The Telegraph. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Abuja explosion: Jonathan visits scene, urges vigilance". Premium Times. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2024.