Plateau State Police Command Debunks Reports of Bomb Explosion in Jos
A recent report by Naijawebinfo claimed that a bomb explosion rocked Jos, the state capital, on Tuesday morning, causing panic and chaos near the Terminus market area.
The alleged blast, which occurred around 10:30 am, sent shockwaves through the city, with eyewitnesses describing scenes of destruction and confusion.
However, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, has issued a statement to dispel the rumors, assuring residents that the area is safe and free of any threats to lives and properties.
Adesina conducted an assessment of the area alongside his management team and commended residents for their cooperation and security consciousness throughout the exercise.
In a statement, the CP revealed that 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 at 8:20 am on November 12, 2024.
He 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, along with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), “C” Division, to assess the situation and take necessary actions.
Upon arriving at the scene, the area was cordoned off, and the EOD Team began examining the hole. After completing the examination, it was found to be safe and free of any explosive devices.
