MAY 29: POLICE DEBUNK CLAIM OF BUS EXPLOSION AT EAGLE'S SQUARE
The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory has debunked rumour of an alleged car explosion close to Eagle’s Square, the proposed venue for the inauguration ceremony of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on May 29.
There were speculations that the incident was a case of a car explosion. However, the Police Public Relations Officer in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Josephine Adeh debunked the claim.
She confirmed the incident but said it was a case of fire outbreak and not an explosion. According to her, the bus was coming from the Maitama axis of the FCT when it caught fire.
“No life or personal effect, other than the razed vehicle, was damaged as the situation was aptly managed by Police operatives from the Central Police Station thereby curbing any form of escalation,” she said in a statement.
“Members of the public are therefore enjoined to disregard contrary and misleading narratives, emanating from malicious and misguided quarters even as the command continues to intensify the security of the territory in this transition period and beyond.”
The occupants safely alighted before the fire razed down the bus.
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