..Say 3 men suspected of bringing IED to the school
…School owner in custody
By Uche Onyeali, Abuja
Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has confirmed the death of two persons in an explosion that occured at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin, Bwari Area Council of the Territory.
Police Public Relations Officer,
FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident in a press release said the explosion occured “at approximately 11:00 am”.
The release quoted her as saying that “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”.
She added that “the FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that it was an IED explosion, as remnants of the device have been recovered.
“Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning, and further findings will be communicated in due course”.
According to her, 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 mobilised 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, the spokesperson said.
Earlier, a security source who does not want to be mentioned because he is not authorised to on the matter said “a student died in the explosion, “the dead student, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, bore the substance suspected to be IED while it exploded and injured the other students, thereby causing pandemonium in the centre.
“The students involved were recently admitted into the school and that they resumed on 3rd January 2025″.
Meanwhile, 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:
– 0806 158 1938
– 0803 200 3913
– 0802 894 0883
– 0705 733 7653
– CRU: 0810 731 4192
– PCB: 0902 222 2352
Safety Advice for Residents of FCT:
1. Stay Alert:Be aware of your surroundings and report any unusual behavior or items to the authorities.
2. Do Not Touch Suspicious Objects:If you encounter any suspicious items, do not touch or attempt to move them. Instead, call the police immediately.
3. Emergency Numbers: Keep emergency contact numbers handy and ensure your family members are aware of them.
4. Community Vigilance:Collaborate with your neighbors to maintain a safe environment.
