There was a bomb scare at the American Consulate at Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos yesterday following the discovery of a suspicious bag.
According to media personnel at the Nigeria Police Force, the discovery was reported by American Marine Officers to the Consular General in the afternoon.
The Consular General in turn alerted Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, who deployed anti-bomb Squad to the Embassy.
The suspected bomb, an unidentified bag, was put beside a car at the Embassy.
The police squad recovered the suspected bag and after opening it discovered it contained medical emergency items.
The Embassy thanked the Command for its swift response.
See photos below:
According to media personnel at the Nigeria Police Force, the discovery was reported by American Marine Officers to the Consular General in the afternoon.
The Consular General in turn alerted Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, who deployed anti-bomb Squad to the Embassy.
The suspected bomb, an unidentified bag, was put beside a car at the Embassy.
The police squad recovered the suspected bag and after opening it discovered it contained medical emergency items.
The Embassy thanked the Command for its swift response.
See photos below:
