The FCT Police Command has confirmed that at least two persons were injured in an explosion near the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in Maitama, Abuja.
In a statement statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer in the territory, SP Josephine Adeh, clarified that the incident occurred when refuse evacuators were setting fire to wastes in the area.
She further stated that the rapid response team and members of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit were deployed immediately to assess the situation.
The Spokesperson further explained that initial investigations suggest that an overheated metal refuse container, triggered by intense heat, exploded, resulting in injuries to two of the refuse evacuators who are currently receiving medical attention in Maitama General Hospital.
The FCT Police Command urges members of the public to exercise caution and refrain from using metal refuse bins but recommend the use of plastic containers for waste disposal, as they pose a reduced risk of incidents related to over heated metal refuse container.
