Updated: No bomb explosion in Plateau – Police

The Plateau State Police Command has dismissed reports of a bomb explosion in the Jos Terminus area early Tuesday.

Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Adesina assured the public that there is no threat to safety and urged residents to continue their daily activities without concern.

CP Adesina made the clarification after conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the area, accompanied by members of his management team.

A statement issued by the Command read, “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 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, immediately ordered the Area Commander Metro and the Officer in Charge of the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit (Anti-Bomb Squad) to mobilize 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 CP commended residents for being security conscious and cooperating with the Police throughout the exercise.