Imo State Police Command has confirmed there was an explosion last Sunday in Umuneke Community in Mbieri within Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the incident to AIT, the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said there were no casualties, and an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the blast.
He said residents reported that a suspected drone was seen hovering over Umuneke in Obazu Mbieri and neighbouring Umunjam and Amaulu in Ihitte Mbieri Autonomous Communities.
Okoye further stated that the state Deputy Commissioner of Police, along with the command’s Anti-Bomb Squad, had visited the scene to ensure the area was cleared of any remaining explosives.
He urged residents to be calm and go about their lawful businesses without fear, as the police are working diligently to get to the root of the incident and bring anyone responsible to justice.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
