Bomb explodes at Eke Ubeheze market, Awo Idemili in Imo

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Scene of bomb explosion

There was bomb explosion at Eke Ubeheze market Awo Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state..

It happened on the 24th June 2025.
One person died and many wounded, destroying property worth millions of naira lost.

Imo State Police Command confirmed this in a Press release of 25th June by its spokesman Henry Okoye.

He states: “The Imo State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation following an unfortunate incident that occurred on 24th June, 2025, at about 1430hrs, at Eke Ubaheze Market Square, Awo-Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area, Imo State, where an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated, resulting in the death of one person and injury to five others.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the explosion occurred when Ngozi Umeh ‘F’, a middle-aged woman from Ubaheze village, stepped on a landmine suspected to have been planted by IPOB/ESN terrorist.

She was critically injured and later confirmed dead at the hospital, while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical attention.

Upon receipt of the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, swiftly deployed operatives of the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, Tactical Teams, and personnel from Orsu and Orlu Division to cordon off the area, evacuate victims, and sweep the market vicinity for any other planted IEDs.

The area has since been declared safe, and normal activities have resumed under enhanced security surveillance.

In addition, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)has been directed to commence a comprehensive investigation aimed at unmasking and apprehending the perpetrators.

The Commissioner of Police commiserates with the family of the deceased, late Ngozi Umeh, and prays for the quick recovery of the injured victims.

He also assures the good people of Orsu LGA and Imo State at large that the Command remains resolute in its determination to root out all criminal elements threatening the peace of the state.

Residents of Orsu and surrounding communities are urged to remain calm and go about their lawful activities, as adequate security measures have been emplaced to forestall any recurrence of such incident.

Members of the public are strongly advised to report any suspicious items, persons, or movements to the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency number: 0803 477 3600”, he stated.

This underscores the need to improve security in the state to ensure safety of lives and property.

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