A yet-to-be-identified scavenger has been killed after a military-grade grenade exploded at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos State.
It was gathered that three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday.
Report has it that some scavengers in a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle one of the grenades in their possession.
The device, however denoted in the process, killing one of them on the spot while three others sustained severe injuries.
A resident, Akin Olawale, confirmed to news men on Friday that the explosion which occurred in the afternoon also resulted in panic among residents.
He said, “A sound of explosion was heard around past 12 pm and the police were immediately contacted because no one could ascertain the cause. It was later when the police arrived that we discovered that it was a grenade. The scavengers were trying to cut one of them open when it detonated.”
Two undetonated grenades were said to have been found after security operatives arrived at the spot.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, adding the Explosive and Ordinance Department of the command has rendered the place safe.
He said, “The explosion was caused by a military-grade grenade. One person was killed and three were hospitalised. The incident happened at about 1:30pm and the Explosive and Ordinance Department has rendered the place safe.
“The scene of the incident has also been cordoned off. There is a zero possibility of another explosion and investigation has commenced.”
