Police Send Lagos Explosion Fragments to Abuja for Forensic Analysis

The Nigeria Police Force has forwarded materials recovered from the recent explosion in the Oke Mushin area of Lagos State to its headquarters in Abuja for advanced forensic examination.

The explosion, suspected to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), occurred at about 6 a.m. on Wey Street in Oke Mushin.

According to preliminary reports, the incident happened after the owner of a gold Toyota Sienna with registration number AAA 11FX attempted to start the vehicle, which had been parked overnight in the area.

The blast triggered panic among residents and business owners in the busy neighbourhood, prompting an immediate response from security agencies.

Bomb disposal experts, police operatives and senior officers swiftly arrived at the scene, secured the area and commenced investigations into the cause of the explosion.

A police source familiar with the investigation disclosed that the driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries during the incident, while no other casualty was recorded.

“The situation is under control. The driver was only slightly injured and no further damage was recorded. We are still trying to determine the exact nature of the object involved,” the source said.

The source explained that initial observations suggested the suspicious object appeared to be a small container concealed inside a bag positioned near a shop close to where the vehicle had been parked.

Investigators subsequently recovered fragments and other exhibits from the scene, which have now been transferred to Abuja for detailed forensic analysis.

The examination is expected to determine the composition, origin and possible trigger mechanism of the suspected device.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, confirmed the development while briefing journalists at the command headquarters.

“There was an explosion. Any explosion can be linked to an IED, and that is what I can confirm for now,” the commissioner said.

Fatai stated that operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit were still analysing evidence recovered from the scene and working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

He assured residents that the command was taking the matter seriously and would provide a comprehensive report after investigations are concluded.

The commissioner also urged members of the public to remain calm and vigilant, stressing that security agencies are committed to ensuring public safety and identifying anyone connected to the incident.

Normal activities have since resumed in the area while investigations continue.