Two suspects dead, third receiving treatment, to be interrogated
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the bomb explosion that occurred on Monday -January 6 – at approximately 11:00 AM at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the city.
In a statement yesterday, the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh said a team of police operatives, including the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, swiftly mobilised to the scene upon receiving a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi.
“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.
“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 FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that it was an IED explosion, as remnants of the device have been recovered.
“Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning, and further findings will be communicated in due course.
“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:
– 0806 158 1938
– 0803 200 3913
– 0802 894 0883
– 0705 733 7653
– CRU: 0810 731 4192
– PCB: 0902 222 2352
She also issued safety advice to residents of the FCT, including staying alert and being aware of one’s surroundings and reporting any unusual behavior or items to the authorities; not touching any suspicious objects or attempting to move them but should instead call the police immediately; keeping emergency contact numbers handy and ensuring one’s family members are aware of them; ensuring community vigilance by collaborating with neighbors to maintain a safe environment.
