An explosion has rocked Imo State, leaving multiple people feared dead and several others injured. The incident occurred earlier today, causing widespread panic as people scrambled for safety amidst the chaos. The explosion took place at a bustling market, leading to a stampede as residents attempted to flee the scene.
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the unfortunate event. Henry Okoye, the Police Command spokesman, revealed that the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) that detonated in the area. He reported that two individuals, identified as the perpetrators behind the explosive device, lost their lives in the blast.
In his statement, Okoye said, “It was an IED that exploded. The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has promptly deployed Anti-Bomb operatives to the scene. The explosion claimed the lives of two persons, who were reportedly hoodlums setting up the device before it detonated.”
The police are reassuring the public that immediate actions have been taken to secure the affected area. Officers have been deployed to ensure safety and to investigate the incident further. Residents of Imo State have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities within their communities to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
This tragic incident has left the state in shock, as families and friends await updates on the condition of those injured. The authorities are working to ensure normalcy is restored while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
