The Lagos State Police Command has concluded its investigation into the explosion that occurred at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, ruling out terrorism, sabotage, and the use of explosives as the cause of the incident.
According to the police, forensic and technical examinations found no traces of explosive materials, detonators, initiation systems, explosive residues, or blast patterns typically associated with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) or any other explosive attack.
Investigators instead determined that the incident resulted from the catastrophic failure of a pressurised mechanical component located outside a vehicle. The sudden release of energy shattered the vehicle’s front passenger-side glass panels, leaving the occupant with minor injuries. Based on these findings, the incident has been officially classified as a mechanical explosion.
The blast, which occurred on June 22 at Wey Street, Oke Mushin, initially triggered panic after residents suspected a bomb attack. However, the police have assured Lagos residents that the incident was not linked to terrorism or any criminal use of explosives and urged the public to remain calm
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