BREAKING! Fire Guts Imo State High Court

The Magistrate’s court at Owerri-Orlu Road which was housing the former Owerri High Court near an Army check point had exploded.

According to an eyewitness, there was an explosion that damaged a section of the roof of the facility.

The fire started from the exhibit room near the restaurant in the afternoon.

While the extent of the damage caused is still being investigated, it was learnt that sensitive court materials and documents, including files were burnt.

A resident who pleaded annonymousity said, “We heard explosion at the exhibit section of the court located at Owerri- Orlu Road. It happened today (Sunday). This is very unfortunate.”

When the scene was visited on Sunday afternoon, it was observed that smokes were still oozing out from some parts of the court building that were burnt.

Imo police spokesperson Michael Abattam, confirmed the incident the fire incident, saying it was not caused by hoodlums.