Tragedy struck in the Kuchibiyu Community of Bwari Area Council, Abuja, on Monday afternoon when an explosion at an Islamiyyah school claimed the life of one student and left four others injured. The incident, which occurred around noon, has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised concerns over the safety of students in the area.
The school, located approximately 42 kilometers from the city center, became the site of chaos as emergency and security personnel, including the police bomb disposal squad, rushed to the scene. The injured victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, though their conditions remain unknown.
Details surrounding the explosion remain scarce, as the police have yet to make an official statement. However, a security source who spoke on condition of anonymity revealed that the deceased student was carrying a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) when it detonated, causing the tragic loss of life and injuring four others. The explosion also led to widespread panic among those present at the school.
The victims of the explosion were reported to be newly admitted students, having just resumed their studies on January 3, 2025. As of now, school authorities have not commented on the incident, and the identity of the deceased student has yet to be confirmed.
This shocking incident has raised serious questions about security at educational institutions and the growing threats faced by communities in Abuja. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are expected to provide more details as they piece together the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
