Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commended officers who discovered and detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja in Lagos State.
The detonation was carried out by the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday.
In a statement signed by Police PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual behaviour or suspicious objects.
“If you encounter an unfamiliar or suspicious object, do not touch or move it. Keep a safe distance and immediately inform the Police,” the statement read.
The statement added that the 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.”
