An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at an Islamiyyah school in Kuchibiyu, Bwari Area Council of Abuja, leaving one student dead and four others injured. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, during school hours, causing fear and panic among students, teachers, and the surrounding community.
According to reports, the explosion happened shortly after the school conducted a resumption assembly to welcome new students who resumed on January 3, 2025. Witnesses claimed that the deceased student was carrying the device when it unexpectedly went off.
Emergency services, including a police bomb squad, responded quickly to the scene. The injured students were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their conditions remain undisclosed at this time.
Authorities are investigating how the student came into possession of the explosive device and the events that led to the detonation. The incident has raised serious concerns about school safety and the accessibility of dangerous materials to young individuals.
