The Abia State Police Command has clarified that no bomb was found at a church in Aba, contrary to widespread reports in the media.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said, “I can authoritatively confirm that no bomb or explosive was recovered from the said area.
Thorough investigations conducted through the Divisional Police Officer covering the area have affirmed this.”
DSP Chinaka explained that the church had encroached on a road that is currently under reconstruction by the government.
“The church was asked to move back slightly to create space for the project. This directive was not complied with, prompting the military to intervene to ensure compliance,” she said.
She added, “During the process, an iron rod, part of a pillar of the church structure that was being adjusted, was removed by the military.
Therefore, there was nothing resembling a bomb or explosive recovered anywhere in Aba.”
The police assured residents that, as the lead internal security agency in the state, they would continue to safeguard lives and property.
