Two pupils of the Federal Government College, Okigwe, Imo State have caused a stir in Umuchime Ubahu community in Okigwe Local Government, with the launch of a “rocket” they built from local materials.
The rocket, which was supposed to travel five kilometres, went further than programmed and landed in a residential area, causing a stampede.
The residents of the house where the rocket landed, alerted the police, thinking it was a bomb.
Commissioner of Police Muhammad Musa Katsina, however, dispelled fears of terrorism, saying the “amateur scientists”, who launched the home-made rocket, did not intend any harm.
Katsina, however, urged the residents to remain security-conscious and report suspicious movements to the police.
The police boss, who briefed reporters yesterday, said there was a bomb scare in the community when the two science students launched their rocket.
He said police investigation showed that there was no criminal intent, adding that it was a case of innovation and adventure.
“There was no terrorism motive in the act. We enjoin people to go about their activities without fear,” Katsina said.
He went on: “The manufacturers of this rocket are not terrorists, they are rather talented science pupils keen on developing their scientific skills. They should be encouraged.
“The rocket has been deactivated and is safe. The components as discovered by the Police Bomb Disposal Unit do not contain any radioactive or toxic element.
“Because the boys intended no harm, no punitive measures will be taken. I will rather recommend that they be encouraged so that they can achieve greater things.”
The teenage scientists asked for Federal Government’s sponsorship to enable them improve on their skills.
They said they built the rocket as part of a school exercise, which earned them a second position in a competition.
They said they were inspired to launch the rocket when they heard of the National Space Development Agency’s plan to launch a climate-monitoring satellite into space next year. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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These kinds of talents should be taken care by the government and allow them to develop their God given skill from childhood.
ReplyDeleteSplendid! Thanks to God that there are still some reasonable elements in the force, word of advice to the corrupt 99% pls live up to expectation and change ur ways or rather get more training. Mike
ReplyDeleteVery impressive
ReplyDeleteThis boys are resources for federal government to tap from. I just hope their dreams would be actualised becuase weapon manufacturing is a very lucrative business in this 21st century..
ReplyDeleteJay!
I can assure u dat dis is d last u will hear about dis. We would rather encourage stowaway dan dis noble and laudable initiative. Nigeria is a strange country
ReplyDeleteI can assure u dat dis is d last u will hear about dis. We would rather encourage stowaway dan dis noble and laudable initiative. Nigeria is a strange country
ReplyDeletevery good, this s what we want. They should be encouraged and this talent harnessed.
ReplyDeleteWill these guys be allowed to flourish in this country? i doubt,maybe they will if they find their way out of this blessed land of God but made to look bad by men with no conscience.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Oga Police; you are a trust worthy son of your father. Your response to the issues proved that you really deserved a higher office other than a commissioner. May be just a stepping stone. God will protect someone like you for the nigerian youth and our future. Ciao
ReplyDeleteThese guys, if abandoned could be lured by would-be terrorists and used to develop weapons for them. So, the governmnets (if we have any) should see to how these guys could be used for positive aims.
ReplyDelete@ 10.52 you have said it all. I had the same thought! I just hope that they don't fall into wrong hands.
ReplyDeleteThey should be encouraged
ReplyDeleteHad d rocket landed on pple and killed them, or say ur family member(s) happen to b victim, I wonder what U̶̲̥̅̊ wld hv been saying now. Igbo guys ar making rockets and their igbo brothers ar happy. Biafran weapons ba, is dt d technology we need from our youths now?of all d developmental technologies needed in dis country. U̶̲̥̅̊ are all shouting they shld be encouraged. Ok U̶̲̥̅̊ shall b their victims if U̶̲̥̅̊ belief in them.
ReplyDeleteThese guys, if abandoned could be lured by would-be terrorists and used to develop weapons for them. So, the governmnets (if we have any) should see to how these guys could be used for positive aims.rocket league boosting
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