The attempt made by a group of boys suspected to be MASSOB members to block the express along Orji flyover in Owerri has been successfully repealed by men of the anti-cult unit attached to the Imo state police command.
The alleged MASSOB members were seen trying to block the entire express way to register their grievances thereby causing serious gridlock of traffic in the axis.
Reacting to the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Orlando Ikeokwu confirmed the incident to newsmen.
The PPRO said the group were members of MASSOB and the police personnel deployed for the job has swiftly responded and normalcy has returned.
