The Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the FCT Federal Emergency Management Agency have debunked reports of a bomb explosion in Maitama, Abuja on Wednesday.
It was learnt a that bang occurred at a dump site outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday..
The police revealed that preliminary findings indicated that an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat and exploded, thereby causing injury to two refuse evacuators, who are currently receiving medical attention in Maitama General Hospital.
The two evaluators, who were affected by the bang are said to be receiving treatment at the Maitama General Hospital.
The FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement, said a rapid response team and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were deployed to assess the situation.
The police further warned FCT residents against the usage of metallic refuse bins, while recommending the use of plastic or rubber containers for waste disposal to reduce the risk of related incidents of over-heated metal refuse containers.
The FCT Police Command urged members of the public to exercise caution and refrain from using metal refuse bins, advising the use of plastic or rubber containers for waste disposal, as they pose a reduced risk of incidents related to overheated metal refuse containers.
Also, the Head of Public Relations, FCT FEMA, Nkechi Isa, also confirmed the incident saying the police has taken over the matter.
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