Bomb Kills Three In Imo Community

Three persons were killed yesterday in Eziorsu Community , Oguta Council of Imo State by an explosive described as Unexploded Ordinance ( UXO ) , at a scrap dump .

Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO ) , Orlando Ikeokwu , who confirmed it about 9 pm , gave the names of the victims as Elvis Ukado , Kasiemobi Uzoma and Justice Adiemea .

He did not give details.

“Three people killed in a scrap dump today , caused by Unexploded Ordinance ,” he simply stated in a message.

The Commissioner of Police ( CP ) , Rabiu Ladodo, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police ( DCP ) , Operations, Kene Onwunemelie, with a team of the squad visited the scene.

Ikeokwu disclosed that the incident occurred about 2 .10 pm .

He warned the public to be wary of such , advising prompt report of suspected metal UXOs , “for possible examination , evacuation and destruction . ”