There was a bomb scare at the Nigerian Permanent Mission House in New York on Thursday, PUNCH has reported.
Describing the incident, the paper said panic engulfed the atmosphere at the house located on Second Avenue, 44th Street.
Security agencies had raised the alarm when a strange bag suspected to be containing an explosive was found.
“People scampered for safety as the American Police cordoned-off the place to conduct a search which lasted for about 30 minutes.
“A source said the alarm came after the police discovered a bag carelessly dropped close to the Kudirat Abiola corner of the house,” the paper adds.
Calm returned after the area was cleared and the security agencies asked people to resume normal daily activities.
DailyPost made efforts to get the reaction of the country’s embassy in New York as well as the Information Ministry.
An email sent Friday morning to the Nigeria Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Adebowale Adefuye, was not replied as at press time.
Also, calls to Joseph Mutah, press secretary to Information Minister, Labaran Maku went unanswered.
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