Imo State police authorities discovered two
Improvised Explosive Devices planted at the entrance of Winner’s Chapel Church
in Owerri around midnight on Saturday.
People around the area reportedly alerted police
about some strange objects seen around the church premises. Bomb experts
were immediately sent to the church to sweep the area, Premium Times
reports.
“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,” said a a Deputy
Superintendent of Police, Enwerem.
It is believed that the explosives were planted on
Saturday night and timed to explode after worshippers had gathered for worship
on Sunday.
Six
suspects have been arrested in connection to the bombing attempt, however;
they have not been directly linked to the
incident.
“They were
arrested because we believe we might be able to obtain information that could
lead to the arrest of the perpetrators from them. Investigations are
ongoing,” said Enwerem.
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