While Catholics was in the cathedral celebrating the 9.30am mass which was being celebrated by the His Grace A.J.V. Obinna, the archbishop of the diocese, a tanker laden with petroleum fell while trying to go around the round-about which is situated just in front of the massive catholic cathedral, causing the petroleum product to leak out from the tanker.
As is usual in such cases, because the round-about is well known for felling tankers trying to go round it, the area was immediately cordoned off to avoid people going to scoop the fuel and prevent fire outbreak, while waiting for the relevant government and emergency agencies to come take care of the situation.
While all these was going on, some boko haram elements residing in the area tried to capitalise on the unfortunate situation, because the area(Control Post) is known to house a massive number of northerners who have taken refuge in some uncompleted and slums around the adjourning road. The boko haram insurgents quickly mandated one of their members to go set the tanker ablaze with a lighter. But for the watchful eyes of a reverend sister who was keenly observing proceedings, who quickly raised alarm and the insurgent was quickly accosted before he could wreck havoc.
Irate mob quickly seized the boko haram element and started beating him and nearly set him ablaze except for the timely intervention of the Archbishop who was alerted while all these was happening, and pleaded with the mob not to kill him but for him to handed over to the police. His plea was accepted and the insurgent who confessed to being from Taraba State was later taken away by the police.
This incident confirms the rumour making the rounds that the dreaded boko haram sect has infiltrated the South-East and Imo State in particular. Everyone is hereby advised to be very vigilant at all times and report any suspicious person, object or gathering to the security agency.
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