CITIZENS COMPASS— Two people were dead while three others were injured in an explosion which occurred in a gas station in Plateau State.
The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the incident over the weekend.
This occurred in Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson for the Command, Alfred Alabo, said the incident was mistakenly circulated online as a bomb blast, but was an industrial accident.
“The Plateau State Police Command received a report of an explosion which occurred at Natty Petroleum Investment Nigeria Ltd, a filling station located in Daffo District, while welding repair works were being carried out by artisans,” the statement explained.
It added that the Commissioner of Police immediately ordered officers to the scene to manage the situation and ensure rescue efforts.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer to mobilise and lead a team of Policemen to the scene,” the command stated.
“Our men swiftly evacuated the injured victims to Cottage Hospital, Bokkos, while the corpses of the deceased victims were deposited at the morgue.
“As an additional measure… the Commissioner of Police further deployed the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Unit (EOD) aka Anti Bomb Squad to the scene.
“Our investigation revealed that the incident was purely accidental and was not in any way connected to terrorism or an IED explosion orchestrated by any person or group of persons.
“Regrettably, the explosion led to the death of two persons, including one Emmanuel Mapak, 24 years, while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
