Residents of Jos, the Plateau state Capital in North Central Nigeria, woke up In the early hours of Tuesday to rumours that a hole was detected in the Terminus area opposite the old Jos University Teaching Hospital, which immediately caused tension and apprehension, especially to traders that had resumed business activities for the day.
However, the Plateau State Police Command in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, has described the rumours as false and has urged residents to go about their normal duties.
“Today the 12th day of November 2024 at exactly 08:20 am, the Plateau State Police Command received a report of a shallow dug hole suspected to be planted with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Ahmadu Bello 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, 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, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, and other members of his management team also visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment.
He commended the people of Plateau State for being Security conscious and cooperating with the Police throughout the exercise.
He therefore urged 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 further advised members of the public to call the following GSM numbers to report any suspicious activities around their communities: 07059473022; 0803890766
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