Residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital are living in great fear after terrorists threatened to attack the state.
Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha
It is fear and panic in Imo State after a voice message in circulation in various online platforms has warned residents of Owerri of a planned terror attack on named locations in the city between the end of July and first week of August.
According to
NewTelegraph, the recording pointed out various locations in the state capital warning that bombs have been planted in some of these locations waiting for detonation.
Some of the places mentioned include World Banks road, Ama Hausa, Relief Market and Douglas Road.
In the recording, it was alleged that some of the arms are located inside the Mosque next to the Imo Government House, it also called on residents to rise up in protest and demand police search of the mosque.
Consequently, the recording has become subject of small talks in Owerri while relatives within and outside the state are sending the voice recording to loved ones to alert them.
However, the Governor Rochas Okorocha through his spokesman has described the audio message as being politically motivated.
Some have dismissed the message as another distraction by the opposition party to destabilize the state. The police are now on high alert in case of any trouble.