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, saying one person was injured in the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, gave the confirmation on Monday while speaking with journalists at the scene of the incident at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin.
He said police officers, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts, were swiftly deployed after receiving reports of the explosion.
“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.
According to him, one person sustained injuries and was taken to hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment and is in stable condition.
He added that no additional explosive devices were found after a full sweep of the area.
The police commissioner urged residents and traders to remain calm and continue their normal activities, assuring them that the situation had been brought under control.
