A suspected suicide bomber was killed on Monday during an attempted infiltration into the Mogadishu Cantonment, also known as Abacha Barracks, in Abuja. The incident occurred when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) he was carrying detonated.
Military sources reported that the explosion took place around 2:14 p.m. beneath a pedestrian bridge near the cantonment’s checkpoint. The suspect had exited a Volkswagen Golf vehicle and attempted to approach the checkpoint when military police became suspicious and halted him for identification.
As he moved a few meters away, the IED detonated, killing the suspect and injuring two others.
The Nigerian Army confirmed the incident on social media, stating, “Explosion At Bus Stop Opposite Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja. Situation Under Control. Details Later.”
The spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, also confirmed the explosion, noting that it occurred around 2:50 p.m. Emergency response teams, including the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, were deployed to the scene.
One male victim was rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment. Authorities cordoned off the area for safety and began a comprehensive investigation, including forensic analysis, to determine the cause of the explosion.
The police urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, encouraging them to report any suspicious activity to local authorities.
