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Owerri, Nigeria – An explosion rocked Obinwanne Community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday, killing a man and injuring two passers-by.
Viral videos from the scene showed the victim, identified as Chinworeke Mmadu, writhing in pain with severe leg injuries before his death.
Residents alleged that Mmadu attempted to plant a bomb near a local market when it detonated prematurely.
The Imo State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday. Spokesman Henry Okoye said the victim was carrying the device when it exploded, noting that investigations are ongoing to determine his motive.
“On receipt of the distress call, operatives from Njaba Division mobilised to the scene. Two injured bystanders were rushed to hospital, while the area was secured,” Okoye said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Hamzat Abdulkadir, led the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team to sweep the area, later declaring it safe.
Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, wished the injured victims a speedy recovery and reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to public safety.
He urged citizens to remain vigilant and provide timely information to aid security operations.
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