ISTANBUL – More than 100 schools across Italy reported bomb threats after receiving an anonymous email warning of an explosive device on their premises, prompting the evacuation of students and staff, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media.
Italian news agency ANSA reported on Wednesday that the email, sent to schools in several cities, claimed that a powerful explosive device had been placed inside a plastic bag and was equipped with a remote trigger.
The message also included threats of violence against Italians and was signed by someone claiming to be the leader of a group called the Vilayat of Misoginistan.
Law enforcement officers were conducting security checks at the affected schools, while the number of schools reporting threats continued to rise.
The incident followed a similar scare in recent days, when an email containing threats was sent to 280 school principals. –BERNAMA