Terror Foiled: Suicide Bomber Tries To Infiltrate Abuja Army Barracks — NEMA Reveals Explosive Details

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that the suicide bomber behind Monday’s explosion in Abuja had attempted to infiltrate the Mogadishu army cantonment.

The blast, confirmed by police authorities, prompted the immediate deployment of officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit to the scene.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, NEMA explained that the incident occurred when the assailant, wearing an improvised explosive device (IED), tried to force entry into the barracks. The agency noted that it received an alert around 1:47 p.m. and quickly activated a coordinated emergency response.

“Upon arrival, the response team encountered heavily armed security personnel guarding the sealed-off area.

“Further findings indicated that the suicide bomber was attempting to enter the barracks when the IED detonated, killing him instantly. A passerby also sustained injuries in the explosion.

“The EOD unit of the Nigeria Police Force promptly evacuated the injured individual to the National Hospital and secured the area for further investigation. The entire operation concluded at approximately 5:29 p.m.

“Agencies involved in the response included NEMA, the military, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),” the statement added.