••• Arrest School Proprietor
The Police in Abuja have confirmed the death of two persons in a bomb explosion at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin Abuja.
Police Public Relations Officer,
FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Monday evening that two others were injured in the explosion and are receiving treatment in the hospital.
She said that one Mallam Adamu Ashimu, identified to be the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning.
She said that the FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that the explosion was caused by an IED, stressing that remnants of the device have been recovered.
She said, “The FCT Police Command regrets to inform the public of a tragic incident involving a suspected bomb explosion that occurred on January 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the FCT.
“Upon receiving a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi, a team of police operatives, including the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, swiftly mobilized to the scene. The area was immediately cordoned off to protect residents and facilitate a thorough investigation.
“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 (IED), on the school Veranda, while the third man and a female trader sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police guard.
“The FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that it was an IED explosion, as remnants of the device have been recovered.
“Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning, and further findings will be communicated in due course.”
She stated further the Commissioner of Police, FCT, Cp Olatunji Disu, urged “members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, behavior, or items that may resemble improvised explosive devices to the police via our emergency numbers,”
The police advised residents
of FCT to be security conscious and report unusual behaviors and items to authorities.
The police also urged residents to avoid touching any suspicious objects and urged public to call:0806 158 1938; 0803 200 3913; 0802 894 0883; 0705 733 7653; CRU: 0810 731 4192; and PCB: 0902 222 2352
