The Nigerian Army has confirmed that it swiftly contained an explosion that occurred on Monday near the Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja, close to a busy bus stop opposite the military base. While the cause of the blast remains undetermined, security officials responded immediately to secure the area. The Army stated that an investigation is underway and details on casualties or damage will be shared once available.
The incident occurred in a high-security zone near one of Nigeria’s most important military installations, raising concerns among residents of the capital, which has largely been shielded from the violence affecting other parts of the country. This explosion comes amid a surge in nationwide insecurity, including Boko Haram activity in the northeast, banditry in the northwest and central regions, and a spate of high-profile kidnappings across multiple states.
Security experts have urged the government to increase urban surveillance and intelligence coordination, warning that the capital may no longer be immune to the threats destabilizing other regions. As the public awaits an official update, security presence around key sites in Abuja has been visibly increased.
