3 dead from Bomb Blast in Imo State

A bomb described as Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) at a scrap dump has killed three persons yesterday in Eziorsu Community, Oguta Council of Imo State.

The incidence which took place around 2 pm was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Orlando Ikeokwu, who gave the names of the victims as Elvis Ukado, Kasiemobi Uzoma and Justice Adiemea.

He did not give details.

“Three people killed in a scrap dump today, caused by Unexploded Ordinance,” he simply stated in a message.

The Commissioner of Police (CP), Rabiu Ladodo, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Operations, Kene Onwunemelie, with a team of the squad visited the scene.

Ikeokwu disclosed that the incident occurred about 2.10pm as he warned the public to be wary of such, advising prompt report of suspected metal UXOs, “for possible examination, evacuation and destruction.”