Many feared killed in Imo explosion

An unidentified number of people were reportedly burnt beyond recognition after a tanker suspected to be used by oil bunkerers exploded in the forest of Obitti, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to an eyewitness report, the Vandals drove to Ndorama Pipeline, on Tuesday in a tanker suspected to be used for the illegal bunkering and dug deep into the ground until they located the pipeline, where they tapped and emptied the oil into a tanker parked inside the bush.
Meanwhile, the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye who confirmed the news, revealed his investigation team is currently on the situation to ascertain the immediate cause of the fire incident, as well as arrest the persons involved.