The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed an explosion suspected to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, at a commercial area in Mushin, leaving one person injured.
The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, confirmed the incident on Monday while speaking with journalists at the scene located at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin.
According to the police commissioner, officers including Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, experts were immediately deployed after reports of the explosion were received.
“We received reports of an explosion and immediately sent our EOD unit to the scene. The area was quickly sealed off and thoroughly inspected,” Tijani said.
“The IED was placed under the passenger side of the vehicle. It exploded when the vehicle was started,” he stated.
He disclosed that one person sustained injuries during the incident and was rushed to the hospital, where the victim is currently receiving treatment and remains in stable condition.
Tijani further stated that no additional explosive devices were discovered after security operatives conducted a comprehensive sweep of the area.
The police commissioner urged residents and traders to remain calm and continue with their daily activities, assuring them that the situation had been fully brought under control.
