No Bomb Planted At American Embassy in Lagos – Police Commissioner, Owoseni
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, has said no bomb was planted at the American Embassy in Lagos.
Addressing newsmen, on Thursday in Lagos, Owoseni said the bags kept in one of the vehicles at the Consular General Office, Victoria Island, suspected to be a bomb only contained medical equipment.
He said, “We got a call at about 7.40 a.m this morning concerning the
strange bag. I immediately dispatched the anti-bomb team, Marine Police
and Anti-Terrorist personnel to the scene.
“The anti-bomb team professionally removed the bag from the vehicle. After scanning the bag, they discovered that all items inside were medical tools.
“We are, however, investigating the reason why the bag was left there and who is the owner. We don’t want to leave anything to chance.
“We want to also allay the fears of people in Lagos and the diplomatic communities that there is no cause for alarm. There is no bomb planted at the American Embassy in Lagos.
“The police in Lagos assured foreigners and citizens of their safety.
We are ever ready to live up to our constitutional responsibilities.
“Since the bag was removed from the embassy, normal activities have resumed.
Addressing newsmen, on Thursday in Lagos, Owoseni said the bags kept in one of the vehicles at the Consular General Office, Victoria Island, suspected to be a bomb only contained medical equipment.
“The anti-bomb team professionally removed the bag from the vehicle. After scanning the bag, they discovered that all items inside were medical tools.
“We are, however, investigating the reason why the bag was left there and who is the owner. We don’t want to leave anything to chance.
“We want to also allay the fears of people in Lagos and the diplomatic communities that there is no cause for alarm. There is no bomb planted at the American Embassy in Lagos.
“Since the bag was removed from the embassy, normal activities have resumed.
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