Two bandits have died in Orlu, Imo State, as Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), with which they allegedly wanted to attack the Orlu International Market prematurely exploded on them.
This information was contained in a press statement endorsed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye, on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma and made available to The Statesman in Owerri, yesterday.
The statement partly read: “On Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, at approximately 12:40hrs, two young men, suspected to be members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN, were carrying an improvised explosive device (IED) on a motorcycle, with the intention of planting it at Orlu International Market. Fortunately, the device detonated before they could carry out their plan, killing both individuals instantly and preventing what could have been a far more tragic outcome.
“Two passersby were injured in the blast and were promptly taken to the hospital for medical treatment”.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations suggest that the two deceased individuals may have been involved in earlier IED explosions in the Omuma and Orlu communities on November 3rd, 2024, which resulted in injuries to two citizens, adding that further investigations were ongoing to confirm their involvement in the incidents.
It disclosed that, in response to the explosion, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, visited the scene with EOD operatives,for an on-the-spot assessment, where he expressed sympathy to the injured victims and wished them a swift recovery.
“The CP reassured residents that the area had been cleared of any remaining IEDs and that enhanced security measures are now in place to prevent future incidents.
“CP Danjuma urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious items or individuals observed in their vicinity to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency line 0803 477 3600.
“He assured the community that the police would continue their investigation, to bring all those responsible for these attacks to justice”, the statement concluded
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