What was in Lira market were not bombs-police

Apr 21, 2016

After carrying out investigations, Police experts have said there was no risk to the market vendors in Lira.


What was found in Lira Municipal Central Market on Monday were not bombs but paper pressure canisters for party popping, police has said.

After carrying out investigations, Police experts have said there was no risk to the market vendors in Lira.

Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, yesterday said that Police Bomb Squad were able to make the findings after carrying out investigations on the canisters in a secured area.  

"The devises were merely party poppers that had been poorly disposed of. The paper pressure canisters that were allegedly planted in four different locations in the market were typically filled with paper and pressure," he said.

"They (canisters) also had safety level above the red button that many mistook for a timer, but was established to be a trigger that is pressed to pop the paper pieces," he explained.

Enanga said that the police and sister security agencies were grateful to the general public, particularly the market vendors for their level of vigilance, patience and support.

"We wish to add that although the evacuation and cordon processes could have inconvenienced them in one way or another, it was a precautionary measure to guarantee and ensure their safety, which is a number one priority," he said.

He urged the vendors to go about their businesses normally, and also encouraged them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects or behavior.

The business around the market was disrupted on Monday following the discovery. The market was closed down and police forced to carry out a thorough search in the area.



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