Explosion kills one, injures more

A landmine has killed a market woman, and injured five others after it detonated inside the Eke Ubaheze Market Square, Awo-Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

The explosion occurred while trading activities were going on at the market, killing one woman after she stepped on a planted landmine though locals said it was two people who died from the explosion.

An Imo State police spokesperson said in a statement that the landmine was planted by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network. The state Commissioner of Police immediately deployed operatives from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit who swept the area for yet-to-be-identified explosives and after screening, declared the place safe.

Normal business activities resumed under increased police surveillance.