Police give update on Lagos explosion

The Lagos Police Command says its investigation has revealed that the explosion in the Mushin area of the state was caused by the failure of a pressurised mechanical component and not an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, or any other criminal act.
The command, in a statement on Thursday, ruled out terrorism, sabotage and the use of explosives.
According to the police, forensic and technical findings revealed no traces of explosive materials, detonators, initiation systems, explosive residues or blast characteristics associated with explosive attacks.
“The investigation has conclusively established that the incident was not caused by an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, terrorist act...