A deadly bomb explosion has rocked Ubeheze market in Imo State, claiming at least five lives and injuring dozens of others. The blast occurred in the early afternoon while the market was full of shoppers and traders, causing panic and widespread damage to nearby stalls and structures.
Eyewitnesses report hearing a loud explosion followed by chaos as people scrambled for safety. Emergency services arrived on the scene to rescue the wounded and transport them to nearby hospitals. The state government has launched an investigation into the cause of the blast, with early reports pointing toward possible sabotage.
Governor Hope Uzodimma condemned the attack, calling it “a cowardly act of violence” and vowing that those responsible would be brought to justice. Security in the region has since been intensified, with bomb squads deployed to comb nearby areas.
The tragic incident adds to concerns about rising insecurity in southeastern Nigeria, where attacks have surged in recent months.
