The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended the proprietor of Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Bwari Area Council, Adamu Ashimu, following an explosion involving an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the school premises on Monday.
Chronicle NG earlier reported that the explosion, which occurred around 11 am, involved an IED allegedly brought by three men who had earlier visited the school proprietor.
In a statement on Monday, the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that two of the visitors died after the device detonated while they were handling it on the school’s veranda. A third man and a female trader sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police watch.
“The FCT Police Command regrets to inform the public of a tragic incident involving a suspected bomb explosion that occurred on January 6, 2025, at approximately 11 am at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the FCT.
“Upon receiving a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi, a team of police operatives, including the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, swiftly mobilised to the scene. The area was immediately cordoned off to protect residents and facilitate a thorough investigation,” the statement read.
Adeh explained that the police quickly evacuated victims for medical treatment during the rescue operation.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that three men from Katsina had visited the owner of the Islamic school, Mallam Adamu Ashimu. The three visitors are suspected of having brought the explosive device with them.
“Tragically, two of the men died in the explosion while tampering with the improvised explosive Device on the school veranda, while the third man and a female trader sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police guard.
“The FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that it was an IED explosion, as remnants of the device have been recovered.
“Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning, and further findings will be communicated in due course,” she added.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, has urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities or items to the authorities.
