Police arrest proprietor after explosion at Abuja Islamic school

Following a bomb explosion at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Bwari Area of Abuja on Monday, police has arrested Mr. Adamu Ashimu, the proprietor of the Islamic school.

Spokesperson of the FCT command, Josephine Adeh, revealed that the incident occurred around 11am and involved an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) allegedly brought by three men who had earlier visited the school proprietor.

According to Josephine, two of the men died instantly when the device detonated while they were tampering with it on the school’s veranda.

A third man and a female trader in the vicinity sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police eagle eye.

She said an investigation has been into the incident, focusing on the circumstances surrounding the IED and the role of the arrested school proprietor.

The statement reads, “The FCT Police Command regrets to inform the public of a tragic incident involving a suspected bomb explosion that occurred on January 6, 2025, at approximately 11 am at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the FCT.

“Upon receiving a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi, a team of police operatives, including the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, swiftly mobilised to the scene. The area was immediately cordoned off to protect residents and facilitate a thorough investigation.

“During the rescue operation, victims were promptly evacuated and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that three men from Katsina had visited the owner of the Islamic school, Mallam Adamu Ashimu. The three visitors are suspected of having brought the explosive device with them.

“Tragically, two of the men died in the explosion while tampering with the improvised explosive Device on the school veranda, while the third man and a female trader sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment under police guard.

“The FCT Bomb Squad has confirmed that it was an IED explosion, as remnants of the device have been recovered.

“Mallam Adamu Ashimu, the owner of the school, has been taken into custody for questioning, and further findings will be communicated in due course.”

The police image maker added that the FCT Police Commissioner, Olatunji Disu, has urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities or items to the authorities.

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