One feared dead, four others injured as explosion rocks Abuja school

One feared dead, four others injured as explosion rocks Abuja school

By Fly Cable News
A student at Islamiyyah school in Kuchibiyu Community, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, feared dead and four others injured when a suspected bomb explosion tore through the school.

The explosion, which occurred around noon, sent shockwaves through the serene community, located about 42 kilometers from Abuja city center.

It was gathered that Emergency services, including a police bomb disposal unit, swiftly responded to the scene, while the injured students were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment.

A security source revealed that the student who died was allegedly carrying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) when it detonated.

Authorities are yet to confirm the student’s identity, and the circumstances surrounding the device remain unclear.

The explosion also caused widespread panic among students and residents in the area.

School officials declined to comment on the tragic incident, while efforts to reach the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Police Command for a statement were unsuccessful.

The students involved, it was learnt, had just resumed classes three days earlier, on January 3, making the tragedy even more heartbreaking for the community.