Editorial

Abstract

The scourge of terrorism in our country has continued unabated as Bokom Haram takes over significant parts of the North Eastern part of Nigeria creating enclaves and setting parallel government. Sectarian crisis as well as attacks on villages and communities by 'gunmen believed to be
fulani herdsmen have continued to ravage and shake the very existence of Nigeria as a Nation. To the medical  doctors and all health personnel, these are very challenging times indeed and crisis fatigue is setting in.  Mass casaulty situations are created and even health facilities are now at risk. In the leading paper of this edition, Dr Ozoilo et al have described succinctly the management of one of the numerous crisis that the beautiful city has witnessed in recent times. These events have led to the development of and review of the Jos mass casualty protocol over the years. It is a good lesson on how past experiences, though unsavory, have led to the improvement of emergency response and better patient outcome in the face of continuing mass casualties. Terrorism has no boundaries and from all indications this has come to be part of our daily lives worldwide shaping our thoughts and lifestyle. Hospitals and governments both at the state and federal levels must as a matter of urgency begin to plan,
exercise and review their own mass casualty protocols. The National Emergency Management Agency is a very good example of this initiative by the Federal Government and state governments must follow suit.