A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The extent of

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The governor described the alarm as false, triggered by a group of individuals who misinterpreted a heap of polythene bags as a potential threat.

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Mutfwang says its 'heap of polythene bags', debunks explosion rumours in Jos - Nigeria News Update

The police on Tuesday morning received a report that a bomb was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos. The post Police dismiss rumour of bomb explosion in Jos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Police dismiss rumour of bomb explosion in Jos

The Plateau State Police Command has denied bomb explosion in the Terminus Market area of Jos North local government of the state capital.   The Command, in a statement by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Alfred Alabo, said it received a report of a shallow dug hole suspected to be planted with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Ahmadu Bello Way beside Old JUTH fence.   According to the statement, the development created panic…

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Police Deny Bomb Explosion In Plateau

GistReel The Police Command in Plateau has dismissed rumour of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near JosTerminus, in Jos North Local Government of the state. Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos. Alabo said that the command had on Tuesday morning received report that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos. “At exactly 8:20 a.m., we recei…

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“No bomb explosion in Jos”

Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has dismissed the rumors of an alleged Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted at the old Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) site near Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Governor Mutfwang in a statement made available to Daily Independent clarified that the alarm […]

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Mutfwang Dismisses Alarm On Explosives At Old JUTH – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Source link : https://www.afric.info/2024/11/12/news/nigeria-police-dismiss-rumour-of-bomb-explosion-in-jos/ The police on Tuesday morning received a report that a bomb was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos. The Police Command in Plateau has dismissed a rumour of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near Jos Terminus, in Jos North Local Government of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) […]

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On Tuesday, an explosion reportedly shook a terminal market in Jos, Plateau State. The situation, which sent shockwaves across the surrounding area, reportedly led to the temporary shutdown of businesses as residents were asked to evacuate as a precautionary measure. Counter-insurgence expert Zagazola Makama confirmed the incident via his X handle (Formerly Twitter) and revealed that there had been no reported casualty as of press time. Security…

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UPDATED: Explosion Rocks Jos Market

The police on Tuesday morning received a report that a bomb was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos. The Police Command in Plateau has dismissed a rumour of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near Jos Terminus, in Jos North Local Government of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said this in a […]

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Nigeria: Police Dismiss Rumour of Bomb Explosion in Jos

Tribune Online Police dismiss false alarm of bomb explosion in Jos In the early hours of Tuesday, panic swept through Jos, the capital of Plateau State, following rumors that bombs had been planted in key locations within the city’s business district. However, the state police command swiftly dismissed the alarm, assuring residents that no such threat existed and there was no danger of an explosion. In […] Police dismiss false alarm of bomb expl…

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