Abia shut school over unidentified ‘explosive devices’ found in classrooms
An Abia state school, Union Primary School located in the Umuahia North Local Government Area has been shut by the government following “suspected explosive dev
An Abia state school, Union Primary School located in the Umuahia North Local Government Area has been shut by the government following “suspected explosive devices” discovered in the school.
In a statement on Thursday by the State Commissioner for Information, John Kalu said the security agencies in the state are currently on the move to unravel the source and nature of the explosive.
“Abia State Government is currently working with relevant security agencies in the state to unravel the source and nature of the suspected explosive devices found at Union Primary School, Afaraukwu in Umuahia North LGA.
“While initial examination of the devices shows evidence of corrosion leading to suspicion of the materials being relics of the civil war era, we are awaiting a definite official report from the EOD squad of the Nigeria Police who are currently investigating the incident.
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“Meanwhile, necessary measures have been taken to protect the pupils and staff of the school with security sweeps ongoing while the school is temporarily closed.
“Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed security agencies to embark on proactive checks in other vulnerable locations out of an abundance of caution.
“While we are grateful to God that there is no harm to life or property, we urge citizens and residents to continue to maintain vigilance and report suspicious situations to security agents,” the statement reads.
