The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Tijani, has reassured residents and traders that the Shoe Materials Market area of Mushin remains safe following a bomb explosion suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
The explosion, which occurred on Monday, triggered panic among traders and residents, prompting an immediate response from security agencies. triggered brief panic in the area.
Addressing journalists at the scene of the incident after security operatives carried out a comprehensive sweep of the environment, CP Tijani assured the traders of safety.
According to him, the police received information about an explosion and immediately deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operatives to cordon off and secure the area.
“We promptly deployed our EOD team after receiving reports of an explosion. The area was cordoned off and thoroughly searched,” he said.
He explained that preliminary findings indicated that the explosion was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device planted under a vehicle.
Tijani said the device was placed beneath the passenger side of the vehicle and detonated when the engine was started.
“The IED was under the vehicle by the passenger side. It exploded when the vehicle was started,” he stated.
CP Tijani addressing residents and traders
According to him, one person sustained injuries in the incident and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
He said that the victim was in a stable condition.
The commissioner added that after a detailed sweep by EOD experts, no additional explosive devices were discovered in the area.
The police commissioner urged members of the public, especially residents and traders in the affected commercial area, to remain calm and resume normal activities.
Tijani also stated that remnants of the explosive device had been recovered and taken for forensic examination as investigations continued.
He urged residents to remain calm and disregard rumours suggesting widespread insecurity in Lagos, describing these as false and misleading.
The police boss reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state, warning criminal elements to stay away from Lagos
