Abia State Police Command has reacted to reports of an object suspected to be a bomb or explosive device recovered at the United Evangelical Church, Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State.
Reports had claimed that no fewer than 100 persons would have lost their lives following the discovery of an object suspected to be a bomb at the United Evangelical Church, Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State.
But dismissing the report in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Abia State Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, she confirmed that no bomb or explosive was recovered from the area.
According to her, a thorough investigations conducted through the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the area had affirmed that it is not a bomb or explosive device.
DSP Chinaka revealed that authorities of the church were told recently by the Abia State government to move back slightly to create space for a project currently ongoing due to encroachment on the road.
According to her, the directive was not adhered to, prompting the military to intervene to ensure compliance.
DSP Chinaka said, “During the process, an iron rod part of a pillar of the church structure that was being adjusted was removed by the military. Therefore, there was nothing resembling a bomb or explosive recovered anywhere in Aba.”
The Police spokesperson, however, assured that the Police as the lead internal security agency, remains committed in ensuring the protection of lives and property.
The statement added that officers of the Command are active and have been placed on alert as well as strategically deployed across the state to maintain safety and security.
No Bomb Recovered in Aba, Abia Police Command Declares
By Nwoko
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