A quiet morning in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin, FCT, turned tragic on January 6, 2025, as an explosion rocked the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School. The blast, which occurred at about 11:00 AM, has left two dead and two others injured, sparking an urgent investigation by the FCT Police Command.
SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command, shared in a statement that the distress call was made by the Sarki of Kuchibuyi. In response, a swift deployment of police operatives, including the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, arrived to secure the area and begin rescue operations.
The explosion is believed to have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED). According to preliminary investigations, three men from Katsina had visited the school’s owner, Mallam Adamu Ashimu, on the morning of the incident.
“Two of the men lost their lives while tampering with the explosive on the school’s veranda. A third man and a female trader suffered severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police guard,” SP Adeh revealed.
Remnants of the explosive device were recovered by the FCT Bomb Squad, confirming the nature of the blast. Authorities have since taken the school’s owner into custody for questioning as investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, has called on residents to exercise vigilance and immediately report any suspicious activities or items to law enforcement. In light of the incident, the public is urged to use the emergency hotlines provided to ensure swift responses to potential threats:
- 0806 158 1938
- 0803 200 3913
- 0802 894 0883
- 0705 733 7653
- CRU: 0810 731 4192
- PCB: 0902 222 2352
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While investigations are ongoing, the FCT Police Command assured the public of heightened security measures to prevent similar incidents. Residents are encouraged to remain calm but alert, as the police work to uncover the motives behind the attack and ensure justice is served.
