Bomb Explosion Rocks Imo, Destroys New House

A bomb explosion destroyed a newly constructed bungalow in Umuneke, Mbieri, in the Mbaitoli local government area of Imo state.

The incident occurred on Saturday night and left locals in fear over the cause and their safety.

Sources told Leadership that the house was just completed, though the occupants had reserved the move to February of this year.

A source, Ikenna Chinedu, said, “We just heard a massive sound, which was heard in other villages. When we gathered the nerves to check the cause of the sound, we saw the newly completed bungalow in rubble.

“The painful part is that the couple worked hard to build their house and planned to move in February. We still don‘t know what caused the explosion, but it doesn‘t look ordinary.

Chinedu said, “We slept last night with one eye open, but we‘re hoping to get information on what really happened. Hopefully, when the owners come, they will authorise a proper inspection of the house.”

Efforts to speak with the Imo Police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, proved abortive as his number appeared unreachable.