Crime
Another bomb planted around Rigasa train station, defused
Following the bandit bomb attack on the Kaduna-Abuja rail corridor on Monday, the state police command has again located, and diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area of the Kaduna State.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna.
Jalige said the IED was planted in the area by yet to be identified persons.
“However, it was sighted by residents of the area at about 07:50 hours, who promptly reported to the police.
“In swift response, the Command’s Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD) swung into action and successful diffused the IED, without loss of lives or property,” he said.
The spokesman said the Acting Commissioner of Police, DCP Maiyaki Baba thanked the residents of the area for their vigilance and prompt report of the incidence, and assured the readiness of the Command to prioritise safety of the people.
He urged the people to report suspicious movements and persons in their communities, assuring that such information would be treated confidentially.
He added that normalcy has been restored to the area and residents resumed their normal businesses without hinderance.
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