The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, said on Thursday June 25 that comprehensive investigation had revealed that Monday’s explosion in Mushin was not caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), but by mechanical failure. He made this revelation at a news conference held at the command headquarters, Ikeja.
Tijani said preliminary observations at the scene had earlier raised concerns about a possible IED explosion. However, extensive forensic and technical examinations carried out by specialists, including analysis of the damaged vehicle, recovered fragments, damage patterns and other physical evidence, as well as interviews with relevant witnesses, established conclusively that the incident was not caused by any act of terrorism or criminality.
Tijani explained that the explosion resulted from the catastrophic failure of a pressurised mechanical component located outside the vehicle, which triggered a sudden release of energy. He said the impact shattered the front passenger-side glass panels of the vehicle and caused minor injuries to an occupant.
The commissioner reassured residents that there was no evidence linking the incident to any threat to public safety.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue reporting suspicious activities. He also commended residents who promptly alerted emergency responders and security agencies, saying their swift action contributed to the timely management and investigation of the incident.
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