Police confirm suspected bomb explosion in Imo community

Police confirm suspected bomb explosion in Imo community

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Imo has confirmed a suspected bomb explosion at Obinwanne community in Njaba Local Government Area.

Sources said that the incident occurred on Sept. 20 at about 10:30 p.m.

The sources said operatives from Njaba Division rushed to the scene and found a man, identified as Mr Chinwokere Mmadu, an indigene of Ebonyi State, lying in a pool of blood with both legs severed by the blast.

“Three victims were rushed to Santa Maria Hospital for treatment, where Mr Mmadu was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the other two are responding to treatment,” he said.

According to him, photographs were taken while Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and tactical teams of the command, led by the Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, visited the scene for on-the-spot assessment.

He added that the area had since been stabilised under close monitoring, while efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators.

The sources assured residents that investigation into the incident was in progress and that the command remained committed to public safety.

Police confirm suspected bomb explosion in Imo community