Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has praised officers for their successful discovery and detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device .
This operation was carried out by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
The incident occurred on Wednesday along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja, Lagos State.
According to a statement signed by the Force Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun encouraged the public to stay vigilant and report any unusual behaviour.
“Where one encounters an unfamiliar or suspicious object, please do not touch or move it. Rather, keep a safe distance and immediately inform the Police,” the statement read in part.
The statement further noted that the Nigeria Police “is working tirelessly to investigate further the source of the bearers of the IED planted in Lagos, dismantle their plans and apprehend those involved, the cooperation of well-meaning members of the public is vital in these critical times.”
