The FCT Police Command has provided an update on the alleged explosion near a refuse dump in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement on Wednesday, the command revealed that an overheated metal refuse container caused the explosion, injuring two evacuators.
The public is urged to exercise caution and opt for plastic or rubber containers for waste disposal to mitigate risks associated with overheated metal refuse containers.
“The FCT Police Command hereby wishes to update the public on an alleged explosion on 24/01/2024 at about 1145 hrs, near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in Maitama, Abuja.
“A rapid response team and members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were deployed to assess the situation and preliminary findings indicate than an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat, exploded, thereby causing injury 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. Instead, we recommend the use of plastic or rubber containers for waste disposal, as they pose a reduced risk of incidents related to overheated metal refuse container.”
