
Misfortune hits Orlu International Market in Imo State yesterday Tuesday, November 5, when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated, claiming at least two lives and injuring several others. The blast sparked widespread panic, with residents fleeing in all directions. Sources say
“We were trading when we heard the explosion. People ran for their lives, causing confusion and injuries. Some were killed in the blast.”
Henry Okoye Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the incident, revealing that the two victims were the masterminds behind the IED. “Anti-bomb operatives have been deployed to the scene,”
“We’ve deployed operatives to the area. There is no cause for alarm. We request peace and tranquility.”
Police Aboki Danjuma urged citizens to remain calm, citizens are to report suspicious activities to the authorities and remain vigilant. The incident has left residents in fear, disrupting the relative peace in the area.