According to a breaking news report on Premium Times,
two Improvised Explosive Devices was discovered at a church, Winners
Chapel on Port Harcourt road in Owerri, Imo state this morning June
15th. The police defused the bomb after detecting them. The Commissioner
of Police in Imo state, Abdumajid Ali, said they have arrested six
suspects over the discovery of the explosives.
The police say they believe the explosives were planted on Saturday night and
timed to explode after worshippers had gathered for worship today. Thankfully it was discovered on time. Details later
Update: Deputy Superintendent of Police Enwerem, explains more about the incident this morning.
"During their check, it was discovered that Improvised Explosive
Devices in forms of refrigerator compressor concealed in sack bags were
discovered. One was promptly detonated at the scene
because it was on a timer. The other one was dis-alarmed and then taken
away for detonation.”
The police spokesperson said those arrested have not been directly linked to planting the deadly explosives.
“They were arrested because we believe we might be able to obtain
information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators from
them,” Mr. Enwerem said. “Investigations are ongoing.”
The state police commissioner, Mr. Ali had while briefing journalists
at the church premises said the command would do everything possible to
unravel the perpetrators of the act
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