The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at a busy commercial area in Mushin, leaving one person injured and raising concerns among traders and residents.
The incident occurred at the popular Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, where security operatives swiftly responded to reports of an explosion.
Speaking to journalists at the scene on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, said officers, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts, were immediately deployed to secure the area and assess the situation.
“We received reports of an explosion and immediately sent our EOD unit to the scene. The area was quickly sealed off and thoroughly inspected,” Tijani said.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary findings indicated that the explosive device had been placed beneath the passenger side of a vehicle.
“The IED was placed under the passenger side of the vehicle. It exploded when the vehicle was started,” he stated.
He disclosed that one person sustained injuries in the blast and was rushed to hospital for treatment. The victim is currently in stable condition.
Tijani further assured residents and traders that no additional explosive devices were discovered after a comprehensive sweep of the area by security personnel.
He urged members of the public to remain calm and continue their normal activities, stressing that the situation had been contained and that investigations were ongoing to determine those behind the incident.
The explosion briefly disrupted commercial activities in the area, but security authorities have assured the public that measures are in place to maintain safety and prevent further threats.
