Six arrested as police avert deadly bomb explosions in Owerri church

Police in Imo state have arrested six persons over the discovery of two Improvised Explosive Devices in a church in Owerri, CP Abdumajid Ali says

Two Improvised Explosive Devices were discovered at a Winners Chapel church along Port Harcourt road in Owerri, Imo state this morning June 15th. The police say they believe the explosives were planted on Saturday night and timed to explode after worshippers had gathered for worship today.

Winner Chapel Worshippers escape death in Owerri as police uncover deadly explosives in Church

The Police in Imo state have arrested six suspects over the discovery of two Improvised Explosive Devices in a church in Owerri, the state capital, the Commissioner of Police, Abdumajid Ali, and spokesperson for the command, Andrew Enwerem, have said.

Mr. Enwerem, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, told PREMIUM TIMES the police was alerted to strange objects at the entrance of the Port Harcourt Road branch of Winners Chapel around midnight on Saturday. He said bomb experts were promptly drafted to the church to sweep the area.

“During their check, it was discovered that Improvised Explosive Devices in forms of refrigerator compressor concealed in sack bags were discovered,” Mr. Enwerem said. “One was promptly detonated at the scene because it was on a timer. The other one was dis-alarmed and then taken away for detonation.”