Police confirm IED explosion at party secretariat in Rivers

  • News
  • August 14, 2024
  • 0 Comments

Police confirm IED explosion at party secretariat in Rivers

Tamarauemi Ebimini

The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the Action Peoples Party (APP) secretariat in Port Harcourt.

The explosion occurred around 1 a.m. on Monday, causing significant damage to the building.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Rivers, Grace Iringe-Koko, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that no lives were lost in the incident.

She said that the command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit had been deployed to sweep the scene.

“We are aware of the explosion at APP secretariat and our bomb unit has been dispatched to ascertain what happened.

“No life was lost and investigation is underway.

“We will share the findings with the public soon,” she confirmed.

The police image maker said that the police commissioner in Rivers, Olatunji Disu, and his management team also visited the scene to assess the damage.

Ms Iringe-Koko told NAN that the investigation was still ongoing and promised to provide findings once it concluded.

  • Related Posts

    • News
    • April 9, 2026
    Court Weighs Circumstances as Terrorism Trials Highlight Justice Concerns.

    A Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered rulings in two terrorism-related cases that are drawing attention to how Nigeria’s justice system handles individuals caught in conflict situations, particularly those…

    • News
    • April 9, 2026
    Power Crisis Pushes FG to Act as Gas Shortages Hit Electricity Supply.

    Nigeria’s struggle with unstable electricity supply has taken centre stage as the Federal Government moves to confront a key challenge irregular gas supply to power plants through the inauguration of…

    Leave a Reply

    You Missed

    Aiyedatiwa, Ooni of Ife, Olanipekun, Oyetibo shine at Okitipupa Bar Law Week Grand finale

    Osun Poll Fears Deepen as Lawmakers Question Electoral Changes.

    Osun Poll Fears Deepen as Lawmakers Question Electoral Changes.

    Court Weighs Circumstances as Terrorism Trials Highlight Justice Concerns.

    Court Weighs Circumstances as Terrorism Trials Highlight Justice Concerns.

    Power Crisis Pushes FG to Act as Gas Shortages Hit Electricity Supply.

    Power Crisis Pushes FG to Act as Gas Shortages Hit Electricity Supply.

    Closed-Door Talks Signal Intensifying Coalition Moves Ahead of 2027.

    Closed-Door Talks Signal Intensifying Coalition Moves Ahead of 2027.

    Early Endorsement Raises Questions on Succession Politics in Oyo.

    Early Endorsement Raises Questions on Succession Politics in Oyo.