The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the proprietor of Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Bwari Area Council, following an Improvised Explosive Device explosion that occurred at the school premises on Monday.
A statement by the FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said two of the visitors were killed when the device detonated while they were tampering with it on the school veranda.
She added that a third man and a female trader sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police guard.
It stated, “Upon receiving a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi, a team of police operatives, including the command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, swiftly mobilised to the scene. The area was immediately cordoned off to protect residents and facilitate a thorough investigation.”
Adeh further said, “During the rescue operation, victims were promptly evacuated and rushed to the Hospital for medical attention.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that three men from Katsina had visited the owner of the Islamic school, Mallam Adamu Ashimu. The three visitors are suspected of having brought the explosive device with them. Tragically, two of the men died in the explosion while tampering with the improvised explosive device on the school Veranda, while the third man and a female trader sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police guard.”
She said investigation was ongoing and promised to make the outcome public in due course.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Olatunji Disu urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, behavior, or items that may resemble improvised explosive devices to the police…”