- Lagos Explosion: Police Transfer Suspected IED Fragments to Abuja
- Probe Origin of Suspected Bomb Device
- EOD Experts Continue Examination
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have forwarded exhibits recovered from the recent explosion in Oke Mushin, Lagos, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for advanced forensic analysis.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the explosion, suspected to have been triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), occurred around 6 a.m. on Wey Street after the owner of a gold Toyota Sienna with registration number AAA 11FX attempted to start the vehicle, which had been parked overnight.
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The incident prompted an immediate response from security agencies, including officers of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit and senior police officials, who cordoned off the area and commenced investigations.
A police source familiar with the probe disclosed that the driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries, while no other casualties or significant damage were recorded.
The source said the explosion caused panic among residents and traders in the busy area, but normal activities have since resumed.
“The situation is under control. The driver only sustained slight injuries and no additional damage was recorded. Investigators are still working to establish the exact nature of the object involved,” the source said.
Preliminary findings indicate that the suspicious object appeared to be a small container concealed inside a bag placed near a shop close to where the vehicle was parked.
According to the source, fragments recovered from the scene and other exhibits have been transferred to Abuja for comprehensive forensic examination to determine the composition, source and possible origin of the device.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, also confirmed the incident while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja.
“There was an explosion. Any explosion can be linked to an IED, and that is what I can confirm for now,” Tijani said.
He added that operatives of the EOD unit are still analysing evidence obtained from the scene and assured members of the public that a detailed report would be released once investigations are concluded.
