Abuja bomb blast (See Photos)

The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja Olabisi Kolawole issued a statement in the aftermath of the twin bomb blasts that hit Abuja last night killing at least 15 people.

He said, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, following the bomb blasts that occurred in Kuje and Nyanya areas in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has assured residents and the entire country not to panic as the Nigeria Police Force is prepared to do all within its reach to ensure adequate security of lives and property. IGP Arase said those that did these dastardly acts, did so in shame of cowardice, saying no matter their aim, Nigeria will not accommodate terrorists’ acts.

“Following the incidents the Police High Command ordered an immediate deployment of Police Explosives Ordinance Disposal Units to the scenes to prevent further destructions. Preliminary investigations revealed the bomb blasts were carried out by two suicide bombers – a male and a female.

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“Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered massive stop-and-search activities in and around the Federal Capital to Territory, Abuja. The IGP urges Nigerians to be vigilant at all times and report any suspicious persons or objects to the nearest Police Station or any other security agencies for prompt interventions”, the statement read.

Below are photos from one of the bomb blast site:

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