The alleged explosion was attributed to an Improvised Explosive Devices planted at the old Jos University Teaching Hospital site, near Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area. It was also reported that three improvised explosives were discovered at the terminus area of Jos.
But a statement issued by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, said the alarm was false and triggered by a group of individuals who misinterpreted a heap of polythene bags as a potential threat. He explained that security agencies, including the anti-bomb squad from the Plateau State Police Command, responded swiftly, conducting a thorough cordon and search operation at the scene. 'After an exhaustive inspection, no evidence of any explosive device was found.