Pandemonium in Benue State over bomb blast threats

Otukpo Local Government Area, one of the most popular towns in Benue State, and the hometown of the Senate President, David Mark and the presumed headquarters of Idoma land, was yesterday thrown into serious confusion as security reports indicated the intention of some Islamist sect to bomb the ancient Idoma town

Fear griped the entire residents of Otukpo when text messages were received, threatening to bomb some places in the town. Targeted for the operation as indicated in the threat letter were St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Otukpo Police Station, Otukpo main market and others.

The alleged text message, threatening to bomb the aforementioned areas in the state,  was sent to the security operatives in the state,  As a result, stringent security measures have been put in place as security men are seen patrolling the town alongside other well meaning Otukpo towns.

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