Two persons have been killed in explosion at an oil flow station operated by Addax Petroleum Development Nigeria Limited in Izombe community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
Addax Petroleum is one of the two oil companies located in the Izombe community.
The community has been marred with crisis arising from illegal bunkering and killings.
A clash between the army and youths over the arrest of a bunkering kingpin last year resulted in the death of many, including soldiers.
Imo police public relations officer, Mr Micheal Abattam, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said that the Commissioner of Police in Imo immediately drafted the command’s anti-bomb unit, as well as some operatives of the command to the area to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
Community sources said the two persons who died from the explosion were carrying the explosive materials while trying to gain entrance into the facility.
