SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, (THEWILL) – The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, has declared that there was no bomb planted at the American Embassy in Lagos.
Owoseni in a briefing with newsmen on Thursday revealed that the suspected bag, kept in one of the vehicles at the Consular General Office, Victoria Island, only contained medical equipment.
“We got a call at about 7.40 a.m. this morning concerning the strange bag. I immediately dispatched the anti-bomb team, Marine Police and Anti-Terrorist personnel to the scene,” he said.
“The anti-bomb team professionally removed the bag from the vehicle. After scanning the bag, they discovered that all items inside were medical tools.
“We are, however, investigating the reason why the bag was left there and who is the owner.
“We don’t want to leave anything to chance.
“We want to also allay the fears of people in Lagos and the diplomatic communities that there is no cause for alarm.
“There is no bomb planted at the American Embassy in Lagos.
“The police in Lagos assure foreigners and citizens of their safety. We are ever ready to live up to our constitutional responsibilities.
“Since the bag was removed from the embassy, normal activities have resumed.”
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