An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) believed to have been detonated by a suspected suicide bomber has gone off in the city of Jos. The incident occurred today 24th May, 2014 at about 8:30pm along Bauchi road, near Red Cross, when a vehicle borne-IED went off, killing the occupant – a suspected suicide bomber and two innocent persons. Two other persons sustained injuries of various degree and have since been rushed tonearby hospital.
Police operatives and personnel of other security agencies have cordoned off the scene. The Commissioner of Police, in charge of Plateau State Command, CP Chris Olakpe, mni accompanied by heads of other security agencies has already visited the scene for on-the-spot assessment. The Police are appealing for calm, while security is been beefed up in and around the city.
CSP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
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