The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public that the Nigeria Police Force Explosives Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit will be conducting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) simulation exercise at the Eko Atlantic City on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
This exercise is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the preparedness and response capabilities of the police in the event of any bomb-related emergency. It will involve controlled detonations by specialised units trained to handle explosive devices and related threats.
Members of the public are hereby notified that blast sounds will be heard during the exercise, but there will be no shrapnel or associated danger. Residents, workers, and visitors in and around the Eko Atlantic City area are therefore advised to remain calm, go about their lawful activities, and not to panic when they hear the sounds.
The Command reassures Lagosians that adequate safety measures have been put in place to ensure the exercise is carried out without risk to lives or property.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, uses this medium to appeal for the cooperation and understanding of the public while this important simulation exercise is conducted and assures them that the Command remains committed to their safety, security, and well-being.
