Mushin explosion was mechanical failure, not bomb attack – Police reveals

The Lagos Police Command has revealed that its investigations indicate that the explosion in Mushin was caused by the failure of a pressurised mechanical component and not an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) or any other criminal act.

In an update issued on Thursday, the command said its investigation ruled out terrorism, sabotage and the use of explosives.

The police said forensic and technical findings revealed no traces of explosive materials, detonators, initiation systems, explosive residues or blast characteristics associated with explosive attacks.

The command stated: “The investigation has conclusively established that the incident was not caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), terrorist activity, sabotage, or any form of criminal use of explosives.

“Technical findings revealed no traces of explosive materials, detonators, initiation systems, explosive residues, or blast characteristics ordinarily associated with explosive attacks.”

The command said the incident resulted from the catastrophic failure of a pressurised mechanical component located outside the vehicle.

According to the police, the failure triggered a sudden release of energy that shattered the vehicle’s front passenger-side glass panels, adding that the incident caused minor injuries to the vehicle’s occupant.

“Investigation established that the incident resulted from the catastrophic failure of a pressurised mechanical component outside the vehicle.

“This failure generated a sudden release of energy which caused the shattering of the vehicle’s front passenger side glass panels and resulted in minor injuries to the occupant,” the police further stated, adding that the incident has been professionally classified as a mechanical explosion.