Court staff averts another explosion in Jos

An office assistant serving at a Magistrate court in Bukuru, Jos south Local Government Area of Plateau state, averted an explosion at the court in the early hours of Tuesday, residents and witnesses said.

The Police Public Relation Officer in Jos, Abuh Emmanuel, when contacted over the alleged explosives, confirmed that the device was found.

He denied that it was an explosive device but went ahead to commend the staff who found the device and asked residents to be cautious.

The staff, who preferred to be anonymous, was preparing the office for the day’s job when she saw a big envelop behind the door of her boss.

She said the envelope contained some electrical installations so she called the attention of security personnel at the court. The personnel identified the items as an explosive timed to detonate.
The incident stalled the court’s proceedings as plaintiffs, complainants and court attendants deserted the court’s premises.

The police anti-bomb squad at the “B/Division” police office Bukuru, were invited to defuse and evacuate the device.

A security guard, last Sunday, uncovered a similar explosives at ECWA church Tudunwada, Jos north Local Government Area, averting an explosion.