Police Uncovers Explosives As Worshippers escape death in Owerri..

According to a breaking news on Premium Times, two Improvised Explosive Devices were discovered at a church, Winners Chapel along Port Harcourt road in Owerri, Imo state earlier this morning June 15th. The police force detonated the bomb after detecting them. Commissioner of Police in Imo state, Abdumajid Ali, said that they have arrested six suspects over the discovery of the explosives.

The police says 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. Stay tuned in for more details

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.”

Based on the reports of the police spokesperson, he said that 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 added. “Investigations are still 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.