Victor Ezeja
The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, said it successfully detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) apparently planted for bomb attack in Ikeja Lagos.
In a statement released on Wednesday night, the Force Public Relations Officer, spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said IED was detonated by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAdejobi said the Inspector General of Police (IGP) commended the EOD personnel for their expertise in successfully detonating the bomb.
This comes a day to the planned nationwide protest against rising cost of living crisis and economic hardship in Nigeria.
The statement said: “Following a recent incident involving the discovery and successful detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on 31st July, 2024, by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos, the Nigeria Police Force wishes to alert all citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or objects to the nearest police station.
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He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and to stay alert and be aware of their surroundings, adding that they should report any unusual or suspicious behaviour.
“Where one encounters an unfamiliar or suspicious object, please do not touch or move it. Rather, keep a safe distance and immediately inform the Police,” the police warned.
“The Nigeria Police reiterates that its foremost responsibility is to protect the lives and property of our citizens. While the Nigeria Police Force is working tirelessly to investigate further the source of the bearers of the IED planted in Lagos, dismantle their plans and apprehend those involved, the cooperation of well-meaning members of the public is vital in these critical times.
“It’s pertinent to state that the intentions of the criminally minded individuals, who acted like terrorists for planting the IEDs at that strategic location, were purely to destroy houses, facilities and innocent citizens who may transverse along the route where the items were recovered.
“It is not out of point, however, to be vigilant to detect such unusual packages or parcels in our vicinity to avert any ugly incidences.”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
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