IED event in Byazhin, Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, Kuchibuyi area, Nigeria on Mon 6th January 2025

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed an alleged bomb explosion in an Abuja school.

The Command also revealed that two of the principal suspects died in the explosion while tampering with the improvised explosive device (IED).

A statement by Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the Command Bomb Squad revealed that it was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion, as remnants of the device had been recovered.

“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 11:00 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. During the rescue operation, victims were promptly evacuated and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.”

Adeh said preliminary investigations revealed that three men from Katsina had visited the owner of the Islamic school, Mallam Adamu Ashimu.

The three visitors, she said, were 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 (IED), 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,” the statement added.

Adeh also revealed that Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning, and further findings will be communicated in due course.

Commissioner of Police, FCT, Olatunji Disu, urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, behaviour, or items that might resemble improvised explosive devices to the police