Nigerian
security agencies have commenced investigation into the bomb blast incident
which occurred about 4:00pm, today, 25th June, 2014, at Emab
Shopping Complex along Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja. The security Forces
have condoned off the scene of the blast, while the Police Bomb Disposal Squad
has commenced post-blast analysis as part of the general investigative process.
So far, 21 persons have been confirmed dead while the 17 injured persons
are receiving treatment at the following hospitals: Maitama hospital, Gwarimpa
hospital, Wuse hospital and Garki hospital and National hospital.
Meanwhile,
the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc,
has ordered increased security presence and surveillance in and around FCT
Metropolis. Similarly, the security Forces are taking measured steps to
strengthen all soft targets and critical infrastructure in a bid to improve
overall public safety. The IGP calls on the members of the public to remain
vigilant and to stay away from scenes of explosion so as not to fall victim in
a likely case of secondary blast.
ACP FRANK
MBA
FORCE
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE
HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
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