The police command in Akwa Ibom said it had detonated two
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) found in the male hostel
of University of Uyo. Confirming the incident in Uyo on
Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP
Etim Dickson, told newsmen that the explosives were home-
made.
Dickson, who said that the IEDs were likely produced by
science students of the university, said investigations had
commenced on the matter.
He assured the students on campus and parents not to
entertain any fear about possible breakdown of law and order
in the university community.
He said “the incident has been properly taken care of, we urge
students and employees of the institution to go about their
normal businesses.”
The IEDs were discovered by the campus security squad
known as Operatives of Peace on Campus Initiative (PCI).
The Anti-Bomb Squad of the Nigeria Police had on arrival at
the students’ hostel detonated the two improved explosive
devices and conducted a search round the other hostel rooms.
Source: NAN
