Police Explain Attack And Bombing Of APP Office In Rivers By Hoodlums

Police Explain Attack And Bombing Of APP Office In Rivers By Hoodlums

Police in Rivers State have disclosed that the recent explosion at the Action People’s Party (APP) secretariat in Port Harcourt was carried out by individuals who arrived in a vehicle. This information was shared by Grace Iringe-Koko, the Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command…… CONTINUE READING

Iringe-Koko reported that on August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the police received an alert about a loud explosion at the APP secretariat in Tombia Extension, GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt. In response, the Commissioner of Police, along with a team of tactical units and experts from the Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Squad, were dispatched to the scene.

The police team secured the area and began Explosive Ordinance Disposal Procedures and a search operation. They found a crater in front of the building, created by the explosive device, which had caused damage to windows and doors.

Witnesses reported that two men had exited a car parked near the secretariat, walked up to the building, ignited and threw the explosive device, and then fled the scene in the vehicle.

The police found evidence confirming the use of an explosive device. Fortunately, there were no casualties, although the building suffered damage. Forensic samples have been collected for further investigation, and efforts are underway to locate and arrest those responsible.

Iringe-Koko also identified Preye Josiah as a key suspect related to the explosion. Josiah, who is on the police wanted list and was previously injured in another explosion on June 25, 2024, along the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway, is currently recovering in the hospital. Josiah, also known as Metusah, will face charges once investigations are concluded.

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