Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has praised officers for their swift action in discovering and safely detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
The incident occurred on Wednesday along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja, Lagos State.
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In a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or behaviors.
“Where one encounters an unfamiliar or suspicious object, please do not touch or move it. Rather, keep a safe distance and immediately inform the Police,” the statement read in part.
It added that the Nigeria Police “is working tirelessly to investigate further the source of the bearers of the IED planted in Lagos, dismantle their plans and apprehend those involved, the cooperation of well-meaning members of the public is vital in these critical times.”
