The Plateau State Police Command has dispelled rumours of a bomb scare in Jos, the state capital.
Residents of the state woke up in the early hours of Tuesday (today, November 12) to rumours that a hole was detected in Terminus area, opposite the old Jos University Teaching Hospital, sending jitters down the spines of residents, especially traders who had already opened for the day’s business.
The command, in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, described the rumours as false and urged residents to go about their normal duties.
“Today, the 12th day of November 2024, at exactly 08:20am, the Plateau State Police Command received a report of a shallow dug hole suspected to be planted with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Ahmadu Bello Way beside Old JUTH fence, which created panic among the residents of the State,” the police statement read, in part.
“Upon receiving this report, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, immediately ordered the Area Commander Metro and the Officer in Charge of the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit aka Anti-Bomb Squad to mobilize a team of bomb technicians to the scene in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), “C” Division to assess the situation and take necessary actions.
“On reaching the scene, the area was immediately cordoned and our EOD Team began examination.
“Upon conclusion of the examination, the hole was found to be safe and free of any explosive devices.
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, and other members of his management team also visited the scene for an on-the- spot assessment.
“The CP wishes to commend the good people of Plateau State for being Security conscious, and cooperating with the Police throughout the exercise.
“He therefore urges them to go about their normal business activities without fear, as the area is safe and free of any threats to lives and properties.
“The Commissioner of Police advises members of public to call the following GSM numbers to report any suspicious activities around their communities:
Police Control Room Emergency NUMBERS:*0705947302208038907662080753918440905387229
