Speaking to media during a telephone conversation, the Plateau State Command spokesperson, DSP Alfred Alabo described the reports of explosion as misleading and fabricated.
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked rumours of a powerful explosion in the city of Jos, the Plateau State capital.
Speaking to media during a telephone conversation, the Plateau State Command spokesperson, DSP Alfred Alabo described the reports of explosion as misleading and fabricated.
He said, “It started as a rumour on Tuesday morning and our men including the CP were deployed to the scene. It was at that moment we found out that it was someone who saw a dig hole, believing an explosive item was kept inside.
“Anti-Bomb Squad later found that nothing was kept inside the hole,” the PRO said.
A press statement issued by the police spokesman added that: “In the early hours of today the 12th day of November 2024 at exactly 08:20am, the Plateau State Police Command received a report of a shallow dug hole suspected to be planted with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Murtala Mohammed Way beside Old JUTH fence which created panic among the residents of the State.
“Upon receiving this report, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc immediately ordered the Area Commander Metro and the Officer in Charge of the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit aka Anti-Bomb Squad to mobilise a team of bomb technicians to the scene in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), “C” Division to assess the situation and take necessary actions.
“On reaching the scene, the area was immediately cordoned and our EOD Team began examination. Upon conclusion of the examination, the hole was found to be safe and free of any explosive devices.
“The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc and other members of his management team also visited the scene for an on the spot assessment.
“The CP wishes to commend the good people of Plateau State for being Security conscious and cooperating with the Police throughout the exercise. He therefore urges them to go about their normal business activities without fear, as the area is safe and free of any threats to lives and properties.”
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