Five persons sustained varying degrees of injuries when an explosion occurred inside a CCTV camera dealer’s shop along Kodesho Street, Computer Village, Ikeja area of the state on Friday evening.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement.

Hundeyin said the explosion occurred around 6:35 pm.

The scene of the explosion and adjoining areas were immediately taken over and cordoned off by operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the command, the Mobile Police Detachment and Conventional Police Teams, the PPRO stated.

He added that the scene was swept by the EOD experts of the command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the explosion.

According to him, five persons inside and around the shop that sustained various degrees of injury have been rescued and swiftly recovered to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for medical attention.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, arrived at the scene within minutes for an on-the-spot assessment.

“He has assured the public that the command is fully on top of the situation and has urged residents of Lagos to remain calm and not to panic,” the police spokesman stated.

“While investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the explosion and other factors that might have caused the incident, the general public are enjoined to go about their lawful engagements and businesses peacefully without fear or apprehension, as the scene of the explosion and the adjoining area have been rendered safe and secured,” he added.

The command assured the general public of its commitment to continue to maintain peace and security throughout the state.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has downplayed speculations surrounding Friday’s high-profile visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari, clarifying that the meeting had no political undertones.

The visit, which took place in Kaduna, was led by former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The delegation included notable political figures such as former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Minister of Communications Isa Pantami, and ex-governors Achike Udenwa (Imo), Gabriel Suswam (Benue), and Jibrilla Bindow (Adamawa).

The gathering sparked public debate, particularly given El-Rufai’s recent defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

However, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai dismissed any political motives behind the visit.

“We joined over faithful for Jumaat prayers at the Yahaya Road Mosque and had a sumptuous lunch at the Buhari Residence,” he wrote. “By the way, our adversaries should not lose any sleep. It is not about politics. It is about unity and brotherhood. And since we are all politically irrelevant, we just prayed and enjoyed lunch with our mentor.”

El-Rufai earlier disclosed that he informed Buhari ahead of his exit from the APC to the Social Democratic Party and that the former president offered prayers and support for his decision.

Buhari reacted, reaffirming his loyalty to the APC despite recent political shifts among his allies.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a power outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and areas on the outskirts.

Areas such as Kaduna road, APC quarters are in Niger State axis close to the FCT.

This was stated in a release by the distribution company on Friday.

“Dear valued customers in Maitama Panama Street, Kaduna Road, APC Quarters, Kantoma Empire Energy, Vertex, Royal Institute, and its surrounding areas.”

“We Regret to inform you that the power outage is due to a technical fault on the feeder serving these areas.”

“Our dedicated technical team is working tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to serve you better,” the statement read.

On March 31st, the AEDC made a similar announcement on blackout in the FCT.

“Dear valued customers in Utako, Wuye, Jabi, Airport, NJI, NARSDA, NABDA, Lugbe Shoprite, Riverpark Estate, War College, Dunamis, NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria-Korea Model School; also customers in Lugbe Primary, Zuma Steel, Kapwa Village, NIA Junior/Senior, Tipper Garage, Tudu Wada, Peace Village, Video Club, CRD, 1R, T-Pumpy Estate, New Site, Back of Dunamis, Jedo, and Forte Royal Estate.”

“Customers in Aso Drive, NSA, NASS, NJC, FJC, and Supreme Court; Wubassy Barracks, Army War College, Mambila Barrack, Yara Dua Barrack, DIA, Niger Barrack, Lungi & Agu Irosi Barrack, and surrounding areas.”

“We regret to inform you that the power outage is due to a technical fault on the feeder serving these areas. Our dedicated technical team is working tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible,” the statement read.

Earlier in February this year, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced a blackout in the Capital Territory.

It was noted then that maintenance crews were scheduled to conduct preventive work on the 2x100MVA TR3 & TR4 transformers at the Apo 132/33kV Transmission Substation on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 9am to 4pm daily.

As a result, critical areas of Abuja, including the National Hospital, G2 Injection Station, Garki, Area 1, and Asokoro, were expected to experience a seven-hour power cut.

Similarly, the Apo Legislative Quarters, Apo Resettlement, Gudu, Apo Mechanic, and surrounding areas were plunged into darkness for seven hours.

According to the TCN Public Affairs GM, Ndidi Mbah, the power outage was unavoidable due to the inability of Abuja DisCo to receive bulk power supply during the maintenance period.