The Imo State Police Command has confirmed an explosion that occurred on Sunday in the state.
DAILY POST recalls that an explosion suspected to be bomb rendered the people of Umuneke Obazu Mbieri in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state devastated, Sunday morning.
The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, stated that although there were no casualties, an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion.
According to him, the blast affected a newly completed building that had not yet been occupied.
Okoye further revealed that that the Deputy Commissioner of Police, along with the command’s Anti-Bomb Squad, had visited the scene to ensure the area was cleared of any remaining explosives.
He reassured the community that the command was committed to uncovering the root cause of the incident and bringing any responsible parties to justice. Residents were also urged to go about their lawful activities without fear, as the police are working diligently to maintain security.
Meanwhile, local villagers reported that the affected building had recently been completed by a couple who planned to move in by February.
They recounted hearing a loud explosion in the middle of the night, and upon venturing out hours later, discovered that the house had been reduced to rubble.
Nigeria police confirm bomb explosion in Imo, commence probe
Hmmm things are happening in this country I wonder where we are heading to.
Nigerian security agency is just crap..
Imo state should be declared state of emergency, this killing in the state is much, thank God no one one was hurt.
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This country is eating itself up. If not for anything there might be no solution to Nigeria’s problem.
Nice work Nigeria police force you guys are really trying
This country is eating itself up. If not for anything there might be no solution to Nigeria’s problem.
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Imo state residents aren’t safe anymore.
Y’all are in our prayers
Stay chessed up
The deaths are really getting to much , I hope this country will stop going down hill
It’s well, just hope no one is hurt
Honestly our country is really turning into something else and the situation of insecurity is getting out of control of which the federal government really needs to give it attention as soon as possible
May God continue to save and protect His people. May we never be at the right place at a wrong time.
Only God can save us in this country