A suspected bomb explosion occurred at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of Abuja, on Monday at approximately 11:00 am, leaving two men dead and two others injured.
BusinessDay reports that in a statement signed by Josephine Adeh, police public relations officer, the command disclosed that a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi prompted an immediate response.
Police operatives, including the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, quickly mobilised to the scene.
It noted that the area was cordoned off to protect residents and allow for a detailed investigation.
According to preliminary findings, three men from Katsina had visited Adamu Ashimu, the school’s proprietor.
According to the statement, the explosion occurred on the school’s veranda as the men allegedly tampered with an improvised explosive device (IED).
“Two of the visitors were killed instantly, while the third sustained severe injuries. A female trader nearby was also injured in the blast. Both survivors are currently receiving medical attention under police guard,” the statement read.
The FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that remnants of an IED were recovered at the scene. The school’s proprietor, Mallam Adamu Ashimu, has been taken into custody for questioning as investigations continue.
