Police Deny Reports On Jos Bomb Explosion

The police have denied reports of a bomb explosion in Jos decrying the reports as unfounded.

GWG.ng has updated the report to give police clarity to the report earlier carried in the day.

The Police statement on the issue read thus:

*FALSE BOMB SCARE: CP ADESINA DECLARES AREA FREE OF EXPLOSIVES*

In the early hours of today the 12th day of November 2024 at exactly 08:20am, the Plateau State Police Command received a report of a shallow dug hole suspected to be planted with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Murtala Mohammed Way beside Old JUTH fence which created panic among the residents of the State.

Upon receiving this report, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police,*CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc* immediately ordered the Area Commander Metro and the Officer in Charge of the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit aka *Anti-Bomb Squad* to mobilize a team of bomb technicians to the scene in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), “C” Division to assess the situation and take necessary actions.

On reaching the scene, the area was immediately cordoned and our EOD Team began examination. Upon conclusion of the examination, the hole was found to be safe and free of any explosive devices.

The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, *CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc* and other members of his management team also visited the scene for an on the spot assessment.

The CP wishes to commend the good people of Plateau State for being Security conscious, and cooperating with the Police throughout the exercise. He therefore urges them to go about their normal business activities without fear, as the area is safe and free of any threats to lives and properties.

The Commissioner of Police advises members of public to call the following GSM numbers to report any suspicious activities around their communities:

*POLICE CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY NUMBERS:*

07059473022

08038907662

08075391844

0905387229

E-SIGN

*DSP ALFRED ALABO, anipr*

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (PPRO),

PLATEAU STATE COMMAND,

JOS.

November 12, 2024

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