Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike
has dismissed reports of suicide bombing in respect of Monday’s explosion
around the Nyanya axis.
Speaking during a project inspection on Wednesday in Abuja,
Wike said the victim had ignorantly carried an explosive material from a quarry
site which exploded on him.
He said: “What happened there was that somebody went to a
quarry site, where rocks are blasted, and took an explosive, putting it in his
pocket.
Of course, some people may not even understand the
implications of that. And so, it exploded on him.
“That does not mean it was a suicide bombing. So we should
be careful with the stories we spread, and not send the wrong message to
residents. You’ve noted that residents are also aware there has been an
improvement in security.
“That alone is enough. We are doing what we are supposed to
do to allay the fears of residents and assure them that Abuja is still secure.
In fact, it remains one of the most secure areas in the country.
“We are doing everything possible. So, I did not receive any
report that the person was a suicide bomber. That is not correct.”
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