FEATURED
UPDATED: Explosion Rocks Owerri As Gunmen Attack Prison, Police Headquarters
An explosion has been reported at Owerri, the capital of Imo State, as yet-to-be identified gunmen attacked the Owerri Correctional Prison in the State capital.
BIGPENNGR reports that an explosive device went off at the prison few hours after flames were sighted at the Imo State Police Command headquarters situated in Owerri metropolis.
Sources revealed that besides the prison that was attacked, the police headquarters was reportedly bombed leaving in its trail burnt vehicles.
According to reports, a large number of inmates were freed from the prison by the attackers who also freed several suspects from their cells at the State Criminal Investigation Department of the command.
A worried resident was quoted to have said in a distress message; “There have been sounds of heavy bullets and bomb around Okigwe Road where Owerri Prison is located.
“It is feared that it could be a prison break,” the source said, adding: “We’ve been awake since 2:00 a.m.”
When contacted, the police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the attacks.
He, however, assured the people of the state that the security agencies were on top of the matter.
Two Delta Police Officers Captured in Viral Video Face Orderly Room Trial Over Misconduct
$250,000 Scam: Fake World Bank Staff Arrested for Allegedly Duping Kenyan Couple
Alleged $1.3m, N746.6m Fraud: Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Former Humanitarian Minister Sadiya, Perm Sec
Delta: Two Arraigned in Warri Over Extortion as Oborevwori Reiterates Ban on Levies from Property Developers
Police Intercept Hard Drugs Concealed Inside Energy Saving Bulbs in Delta
How Nigerian Fugitive Was Arrested, Extradited to UK to Face Murder, Drug Trafficking Charges
APC Chieftain Eboh Chides Opposition to Ned Nwoko’s Ambition as Self-Serving
Emerhor’s Senatorial Bid Boosted as APC’s Delta Central Elders, Leaders Endorse Him as Sole Candidate
Senate Slams NNPCL with April 29 Deadline to Explain N210Trn Discrepancy or Face Sanctions
US Lawmaker Demands Removal of Minister of Defence State, Matawalle Over Nigeria’s Insecurity
2027 Presidential and Governorship: Ijaw Nation Adopts Tinubu, Oborevwori’s Re-election Bid
Delta PDP Slams APC for Hijacking State Secretariat, Accuses APC of ‘Fleecing Funds’ in Party’s Bank Accounts
Isoko Rep’s Race: Ozoro, Otor-Owhe Kingdoms Dump Ukodhiko, Endorse Obomovo as Consensus Candidate
2027: Traditional Chiefs Task Ned Nwoko, Okowa on Delta North devt if…
