Olushola Omogbehin
Sequel to a bomb explosion suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mushin area of Lagos, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, has assured Lagosians of their safety.
He disclosed this on Monday while speaking to journalists at the scene of the incident at Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, after security operatives conducted a comprehensive sweep of the area.
Tijani said the police received information concerning an explosion and immediately deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operatives to secure the area.
“We promptly deployed our EOD team after receiving reports of an explosion. The area was cordoned off and thoroughly searched,” he said.
In the explosion which triggered brief panic in the area, Tijani said findings showed that it was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device planted under a vehicle and placed beneath the passenger side. It detonated when the engine was started.
“The IED was under the vehicle by the passenger side. It exploded when the vehicle was started,” he stated.
Reiterating that no additional explosive devices were discovered in the area after a comprehensive sweep, he appealed to the public in the affected commercial area, to remain calm and resume normal activities.
According to Tijani, only one person sustained injuries in the incident and was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Baale of Oke Mushin Community, Mr Tajudeen Faronbi, who said the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday while he was observing his morning prayers, added that police intervention was rapid after he contacted the Area Commander and other security authorities.
