Panic as suspected IED discovered in Ebonyi market

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Object suspected to be an improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered in a shop at the popular Ophoke-Abba market, Kpiri-Kpiri in Abakaliki

Panic broke out at the popular Ophoke-Abba market, Kpiri-Kpiri in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Monday evening, following the discovery of an object suspected to be an improvised explosive device in the market.The incident which occurred around 4.p.m on Monday forced the market to close earlier than the usual 6.p.m closing time.

“People suddenly started running and shouting ‘bomb! bomb!!’, that a bomb had been planted by unknown people in the market. “The divisional police officer in charge of the area received information that a substance was discovered at a shop in the market and he went to the area with officials of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal of the Nigeria Police.

 

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