The Lagos State Police Command has declared Mushin safe following a reported improvised explosive device scare that prompted a swift security response in the area on Monday
The Command said Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, visited Mushin for an on-the-spot assessment after a distress call alleging an explosion was received in the early hours of the day.
In a statement posted on the Command’s official X handle on Monday, operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal-Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit were immediately deployed to the scene.
According to the police, the area was promptly cordoned off while a detailed search and recovery operation was carried out to establish the nature of the incident.
After the exercise, authorities confirmed that no explosive device was discovered, and the area was subsequently declared safe.
“Following a distress call alleging an explosion in the early hours of today, operatives of the EOD-CBRN Unit were immediately deployed to the scene. After cordoning off the area and conducting a thorough assessment, search, and recovery operation, the location was declared safe and free of any IED threat,” the Command stated.
During his visit, CP Fatai urged residents of Mushin and adjoining communities to remain calm and go about their lawful activities, assuring them of adequate security presence to protect lives and property.
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