The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the
explosion that occurred on Monday afternoon in Abuja was caused by a suicide
bomber.
One person was injured in the wake of the blast at a
bus-stop along the Mararaba-Nyanya expressway.
The police had said a comprehensive investigation had
commenced, including detailed forensic analysis, to ascertain the exact cause
and nature of the explosion.
In a statement on Tuesday, NEMA said the explosion occurred
when a suicide bomber strapped with an improvised explosive device (IED),
attempted to sneak into the Mogadishu army cantonment.
The agency said it was alerted to the explosion at about
1:47pm on Monday. Subsequently, a team was immediately activated to coordinate
response.
“The team met stern looking security personnel at the
already cordoned scene,” the statement reads.
“Information gathered revealed that a Suicide Bomber
attempted to sneak into the Barrack but met his Waterloo as the IED exploded on
him while trying to negotiate an entry.
“The suicide bomber died instantly leaving one passerby
injured. The EOD unit of the NPF evacuated the injured to the National Hospital
and took over the scene for further investigation; bringing the operation to a
close at 17:29hrs.
“Stakeholders present included NEMA, Military, NPF, DSS, and
FRSC.”
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