Police confirm explosion, one person injured at Lagos market

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that an explosion, believed to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), occurred in a commercial area of Mushin, resulting in one injury.

Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command, Mr. Fatai Tijani, confirmed the incident on Monday while speaking with journalists at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin.

He said police officers, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists, were dispatched promptly after reports of the blast.

“We received reports of an explosion and immediately sent our EOD unit to the scene. The area was quickly sealed off and thoroughly inspected,” Tijani said.

“The IED was placed under the passenger side of the vehicle. It exploded when the vehicle was started,” he added.

According to the commissioner, one person was injured and transported to a hospital where he is currently receiving treatment and is in stable condition.

He also noted that no additional explosive devices were found after a complete sweep of the area.

The police commissioner urged residents and traders to remain calm and continue their normal activities, assuring them that the situation had been brought under control.