The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police has confirmed a suspected bomb explosion at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area
The police said 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, mobilised to the scene.
The area was immediately cordoned off to protect residents and facilitate a thorough investigation.
During the rescue operation, the police said victims were evacuated and rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
According to a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, Preliminary investigations revealed that three men from Katsina visited the owner of the Islamic school, Mallam Adamu Ashimu.
The three visitors were suspected of having brought the explosive device with them.
Adeh said two of the men d!ed 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.
They are receiving treatment under police guard.
The statement reads: “The FCT Police Command regrets to inform the public of a tragic incident involving a suspected bomb explosion that occurred on January 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the FCT.
“The FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that it was an IED explosion, as remnants of the device have been recovered”.
She said Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning and further findings will be communicated in due course.
Adeh said the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Olatunji Disu urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, behavior, or items that may resemble improvised explosive devices.
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