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IGP orders increased security
presence and surveillance
Nigerian security agencies have
commenced investigation into the bomb blast incident which occurred about 4:00pm,
today, 25th June, 2014, at Emab Shopping Complex along Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse 2, Abuja. The security Forces have condoned off the scene of the blast,
while the Police Bomb Disposal Squad has commenced post-blast analysis as part
of the general investigative process. So
far, 21 persons have been confirmed dead while the 17 injured persons are
receiving treatment at the following hospitals: Maitama hospital, Gwarimpa
hospital, Wuse hospital and Garki hospital and National hospital.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of
Police, IGP MD Abubakar, has ordered increased
security presence and surveillance in and around FCT Metropolis. Similarly, the
security Forces are taking measured steps to strengthen all soft targets and
critical infrastructure in a bid to improve overall public safety. The IGP calls
on the members of the public to remain vigilant and to stay away from scenes of
explosion so as not to fall victim in a likely case of secondary blast.
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
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