Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has urged residents in the state capital not to panic after discovery of what appears to be an explosive device at Afarauku, Umuahia North, saying that the government has been relating with security agencies on the matter.
Explaining this, Chief John Okiyi Kalu Commissioner for Information, Abia, said that the State Government is currently working with relevant security agencies in the state to unravel the source and nature of the suspected explosive devices found at Union Primary School, Afaraukwu in Umuahia North LGA.
According to details made available to elomba.com initial examination of the devices show evidence of corrosion leading to suspicion of the materials being relics of the civil war era, we are awaiting definite official report from the EOD squad of the Nigeria Police who are currently investigating the incident.
“Meanwhile, necessary measures have been taken to protect the pupils and staff of the school with security sweeps ongoing while the school is temporarily closed,” the commissioner said in news release.
He also stated that Governor Ikpeazu has directed security agencies to embark on proactive checks in other vulnerable locations out of abundance of caution.
“While we are grateful to God that there is no harm to life or property, we urge citizens and residents to continue to maintain vigilance and report suspicious situations to security agents,” the commissioner added.