Insecurity in Southeast takes new twist as suicide bomber explodes in Ebonyi

Suicide bombers have always been identified with the Boko Haram terrorist group in the Northeast, but the trend is gradually moving to the Southeastern part of the country as a suicide bomber was on Tuesday blown to pieces when a suicide vest he was wearing exploded on his body in Ebonyi state.

According to a source, the incident happened in Afikpo town, Afikpo local government area of Ebonyi state at about 12 noon.

“He made an attempt at entering Amaizu/ Amangballa Primary School but was turned back by the school security since he couldn’t justify his reason for visiting. He immediately started running inside a nearby bush before a big bang was heard,” the source said.

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The source also said residents scampered for safety when the bomb exploded but reconvened at the scene of the incident few minutes after only to discover the suspected suicide bomber laid dead in the pull of his own blood.

The resident who noted that the incident happened close to the Eke Market Afikpo which is said to be the biggest market in the area hinted that there is tension and panic in the community.

It was gathered that the upper part of the suspected suicide bomber’s body was completely destroyed from the impact of the bomb.

Commissioner for Internal Security, Stanley Okoro confirmed the incident but noted that he was yet to get details of what happened.