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Worshipers escape death as they uncover explosive bomb planted inside the church in owerri

According to a breaking news report on Premium Times, two Improvised Explosive Devices was discovered at a church, Winners Chapel on Port

Harcourt road in Owerri, Imo state this morning

June 15th. The police detonated the bomb after

detecting them. The Commissioner of Police in Imo

state, Abdumajid Ali, said they have arrested six

suspects over the discovery of the explosives. The police say they believe the explosives were

planted on Saturday night and timed to explode

after worshippers had gathered for worship today.

Thankfully it was discovered on time. Details later Update: Deputy Superintendent of Police Enwerem,

explains more about the incident this morning. “During their check, it was discovered that

Improvised Explosive Devices in forms of

refrigerator compressor concealed in sack

bags were discovered. 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.” The police spokesperson said those arrested have

not been directly linked to planting the deadly

explosives. “They were arrested because we believe we

might be able to obtain information that could

lead to the arrest of the perpetrators from

them,” Mr. Enwerem said. “Investigations are

ongoing.” The state police commissioner, Mr. Ali had while

briefing journalists at the church premises said the

command would do everything possible to unravel

the perpetrators of the act.