Bomb Explosion In Imo Claims Two Lives, Many Others Injured

Bomb Explosion In Imo Claims Two Lives, Many Others Injured
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A bomb explosion at the International Market, Orlu in Imo State has led to the death of two persons with many others suffering different degrees of injuries.

The Imo State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed the sad incident in a statement in Owerri.

Mr Okoye disclosed said that the command had launched an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

According to him, a preliminary investigation revealed that two hoodlums died from an IED. “The two persons, who were incidentally the hoodlums, were killed in the process of setting up the IED.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has deployed anti-bomb operatives to the scene,” the police spokesman added.

Mr Okoye called on residents of the area and the traders in the market not to panic. He further urged the people to assist the police and other security agencies with relevant information on any suspicious activities by suspected hoodlums.

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