Full details: One injured as suspected bomb explodes in Lagos

An explosion rocked the Oke Mushin area of Lagos early Tuesday morning when a suspected improvised explosive device detonated beneath a parked gold Toyota Sienna. The blast, which occurred around 6 a.m. on Wey Street, injured the vehicle's owner as he attempted to start the car after it had been parked overnight. The incident triggered a rapid response from security agencies, including bomb disposal experts and senior police officials, who quickly cordoned off the scene. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, confirmed that preliminary findings indicated the explosive device was planted under the vehicle. "The substance that exploded has been confirmed as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)," Fatai stated. "The owner sustained minor injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment." Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operatives conducted a thorough sweep of the area and found no further devices, assuring the public that the vicinity was safe. Remnants of the IED were recovered for forensic analysis. The Baale of Oke Mushin, Chief Tajudeen Lasisi Farounbi, alerted security agencies after receiving a distress call. He noted the vehicle had been parked in the area for several months but had limited knowledge of its owner. The explosion caused significant damage to the Toyota Sienna, shattering its passenger side and scattering glass. Burn marks and traces of explosive residue were visible at the scene. Police are now conducting a full-scale investigation into the incident, seeking to identify those responsible, determine the motive, and ascertain if the attack was targeted or part of a wider security threat. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

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The substance that exploded has been confirmed as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The owner sustained minor injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.