Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the explosion incident that occurred at the Mile 3 Motor Park, Diobu, Port Harcourt Local government on Monday.
Spokesperson of the Command, SP Nnamdi Omoni, in a press statement said the explosive was a locally fabricated Dynamite, which exploded when one Mrs Ifemia Aloke, popularly known as ‘ Mama Joy’ opened her fish shop, inflicting injuries on her son and one other young lady who are currently receiving medical attention, stating that no life was lost in the incident.
The statement said Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was immediately dispatched to the scene to sweep and render the entire market safe.
The statement further said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday has ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident with a view to ascertaining the cause of the explosion and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The statement reassured the public that the State is generally calm and they should go about their lawful activities uninterrupted and without fear of molestation from any quarters.
