The FCT Police Command confirmed “a tragic incident” involving a suspected bomb explosion on Monday morning at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin
Police spokesperso, SP Josephine Adeh, gave details of the unfortunate incident: “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.
She added, “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”
