An explosion suspected to have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) killed one person and injured another on Monday near Mogadishu Barracks in Abuja, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

According to an eyewitness account from a military personnel who spoke on condition of anonymity, the deceased is believed to be a suicide bomber who was killed by an explosive contained in a rubber can close to the barracks.

However, military authorities present at the scene have offered a different perspective, suggesting that the explosion might have been caused by a phone device rather than an IED.

As of the time of this report, a joint team of security agencies including personnel from the military, Department of State Services (DSS), police, and officers from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) were at the scene conducting investigations and taking inventory of the situation.

This incident comes amid growing security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory, following reports of kidnappings and other security breaches in recent months.

Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the identity of the deceased or the exact cause of the explosion. The public has been advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.

BenriNews will provide updates as more information becomes available on this developing story.