Explosion Injures Schoolchildren in Benue Primary School, EOD Unit Deployed

An explosion rocked LGEA Primary School in Benue, injuring seven schoolchildren due to a suspected improvised explosive device (IED). The incident occurred in Ukum Local Government Area, where pupils found an unfamiliar object and unknowingly triggered the explosion while playing.

The injured children are receiving medical treatment, with authorities swiftly responding to the situation. The Benue State Police confirmed the deployment of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit to assess the scene and identify the nature of the device.

This incident highlights the need for heightened security measures in educational institutions to protect students from such dangers.