There was palpable fear in Jos, the capital of Plateau state, on Tuesday, following a bomb scare.
A statement by Alfred Alabo, Police Spokesperson in Plateau State, said the command received reports of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted in a “shallow dug hole” along the Murtala Mohammed way, beside the old Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) on Tuesday morning, causing panic among residents.
He said the State Police Commissioner, Emmanuel Adesina sent Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), officers to the area, and after investigation, confirmed there was no explosive threats.
“On reaching the scene, the area was immediately cordoned and our EOD Team began examination. Upon conclusion of the examination, the hole was found to be safe and free of any explosive devices,” the statement reads.
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police (PSC), CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, PSC and other members of his management team also visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment.
“The CP wishes to commend the good people of Plateau State for being Security conscious, and cooperating with the Police throughout the exercise,” Alabo said.
