The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday, said significant progress is being made in uncovering the cause of a recent explosion at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Bwari Area Council, Abuja.
On Monday, two persons were killed in an improvised explosive device explosion. Two others were also injured in the incident, which occurred around 11 a.m.
Three men who had earlier visited the school proprietor were accused of bringing the IED.
Following the incident, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed the arrest of the school proprietor, Adamu Ashimu.
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the police have some clues on the incidents.
He said, “We have some clues to what actually happened. This is not the right time for us to say much about the incident because we don’t want to be judgmental. Let them finish their investigation.”
Describing the explosion as an isolated and unusual event, Adejobi assured the public that the police were taking the matter seriously.
“It’s a case of national and international interest that the police will address properly. We will continue to update Nigerians about the incident,” he said.
Adejobi also called on residents of the FCT, especially those in suburban areas, to remain vigilant and collaborate with local security operatives.
He noted that while the incident did not occur in the city centre, it highlights the importance of enhanced security measures across all communities.
He added, “We want to seize the opportunity to talk to Nigerians, particularly residents of the Federal Capital Territory, to be more vigilant. This is an indication that we need to work together, to collaborate, and to make sure we don’t give any gap for any other incidents to be recorded in the Federal Capital Territory.
“We need to be more vigilant. You can see that this didn’t happen in the suburbs. It’s not in the main city, we need to be more vigilant and work with your local security operatives and other security agencies around you. We must work together.”
