One killed, five injured as Police begins investigation in Orsu Market explosion
BY: EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU.
The Imo State Police Command has revealed that one person was killed and five others injured at Eke Ubaheze market square, where an improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated by suspected IPOB/ ESN member.
They stressed that they have launched a full-scale investigation following an unfortunate incident that occurred on 24th June, 2025, at about 1430hrs, at Eke Ubaheze Market Square, Awo-Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area, Imo State.
This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the police public relations officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the explosion occurred when Ngozi Umeh ‘F’, a middle-aged woman from Ubaheze village, stepped on a landmine suspected to have been planted by IPOB/ESN terrorist. She was critically injured and later confirmed dead at the hospital, while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical attention.
“Upon receipt of the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, swiftly deployed operatives of the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, Tactical Teams, and personnel from Orsu and Orlu Division to cordon off the area, evacuate victims, and sweep the market vicinity for any other planted IEDs. The area has since been declared safe, and normal activities have resumed under enhanced security surveillance.”
They stressed that additionally, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)has been directed to commence a comprehensive investigation aimed at unmasking and apprehending the perpetrators.
The Commissioner of Police commiserated with the family of the deceased, late Ngozi Umeh, and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured victims.
He also assured the people of Orsu LGA and Imo State at large that the Command remains resolute in its determination to root out all criminal elements threatening the peace of the state.
Residents of Orsu and surrounding communities are urged to remain calm and go about their lawful activities, as adequate security measures have been emplaced to forestall any recurrence of such incident.
Members of the public are strongly advised to report any suspicious items, persons, or movements to the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency number: 0803 477 3600.
