An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was defused in Jos by members of the Police Anti-Bomb Squad and the Special Task Force (STF) deployed to restore peace in Plateau State.

An eye witness said the IED was discovered between Tin City School of Electronics and Fatima Primary School under a culvert around Laranto market area in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

The STF spokesman, Captain Ikedichi Iweha, said the bomb was successfully defused, urging the people of the state to remain vigilant.
Iweha stressed that: “Terrorists from the North-east are looking for areas to cause trouble, especially during the festive season. We urge people to remain vigilant and not take things for granted.”

He however dispelled the rumours that another IED was discovered around Old Airport junction in Jos South Local Government Area, but assured the people that security men are on the alert.

Credit: This Day Live