The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have foiled an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in the Ikeja area of Lagos State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this via a statement on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Adejobi, who noted that the IED attack was foiled by operatives on Wednesday, urged the residents of Lagos to stay alert and be aware of their surroundings and also report any unusual or suspicious behaviour to security operatives.

The police spokesperson stated: “Following a recent incident involving the discovery and successful detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on 31st July 2024, by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos, the Nigeria Police Force wishes to alert all citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or objects to the nearest police station.

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“All members of the public are urged to stay alert and be aware of their surroundings, reporting any unusual or suspicious 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 Nigeria Police reiterates that its foremost responsibility is to protect the lives and property of our citizens. While the Nigeria Police Force 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.

“It’s pertinent to state that the intentions of the criminally minded individuals, who acted like terrorists for planting the IEDs at that strategic location, were purely to destroy houses, facilities and innocent citizens who may transverse along the route where the items were recovered.

“It is not out of point, however, to be vigilant to detect such unusual packages or parcels in our vicinity to avert any ugly incidences.”

The Star