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FCT Police Issues Four (4) Safety Advice, As Bomb Squad Confirms IED Explosion, 2 Person Killed
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FCT Police Issues Four (4) safety advice as, Bomb Squad confirms IED explosion, 2 person killed
By Aisha Musa
The FCT Police Command has confirmed what it described as a tragic incident involving a suspected bomb explosion that occurred on January 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the FCT.
SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, Abuja, confirmed the incident in a statement Monday evening
SP Adeh said, “Upon receiving a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi, a team of police operatives, including the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, swiftly mobilized to the scene. The area was immediately cordoned off to protect residents and facilitate a thorough investigation.
“During the rescue operation, victims were promptly evacuated and rushed to the Hospital for medical attention.
According to the FCT police spokesperson, “Preliminary investigations revealed that three men from Katsina had visited the owner of the Islamic school, Mallam Adamu Ashimu. The three visitors are suspected of having brought the explosive device with them. Tragically, two of the men died in the explosion while tampering with the improvised explosive device (IED), on the school Veranda, while the third man and a female trader sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police guard.
The police further revealed that “The FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that it was an IED explosion, as remnants of the device have been recovered.
According to Adeh, “Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning, and further findings will be communicated in due course.”
Furthermore, she said “The Commissioner of Police, FCT, Cp Olatunji Disu urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, behavior, or items that may resemble improvised explosive devices to the police via our emergency numbers”
The numbers and safety instructions released are listed below:
0806 158 1938
0803 200 3913
0802 894 0883
0705 733 7653
CRU: 0810 731 4192
PCB: 0902 222 2352
Safety Advice for Residents of FCT:
First: Stay Alert: Be aware of your surroundings and report any unusual behavior or items to the authorities;
Second: Do Not Touch Suspicious Objects:If you encounter any suspicious items, do not touch or attempt to move them. Instead, call the police immediately;
Third: Emergency Numbers: Keep emergency contact numbers handy and ensure your family members are aware of them.
Fourth: Community Vigilante: collaborate with your neighbours to keep safety environment.
