The Lagos State Police Command has officially clarified that the explosion-like incident reported in the Mushin area was not a bomb blast, terrorist attack, or criminal use of explosives. In an update issued on Thursday, the command stated that investigations conclusively established the cause as the failure of a pressurised mechanical component outside a vehicle.
Police Investigation Finds No Evidence of Explosives
Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed that technical assessments found no traces of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), explosive materials, detonators, initiation systems, explosive residues, or blast characteristics ordinarily associated with explosive attacks. “The Command is pleased to inform the good people of Lagos State and Nigerians at large that the investigation has conclusively established that the incident was not caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), terrorist activity, sabotage, or any form of criminal use of explosives,” the statement read.
Mechanical Failure Led to Shattered Glass and Minor Injuries
According to the police, the mechanical failure released sudden energy, causing the vehicle’s front passenger-side glass panels to shatter. The incident resulted in minor injuries to the occupant of the vehicle. The police have professionally classified the event as a “Mechanical Explosion” based on the investigation findings.
Residents Urged to Rely on Verified Information
The command reassured residents that the situation has been thoroughly investigated and urged the public to rely on verified information regarding security-related incidents. The clarification comes after reports of an explosion in Mushin raised concerns among residents, many of whom initially suspected a possible bomb-related incident.
