There is tension in Enugu State following report of a blast
within Enugu, the State capital.
DAILY POST learnt that the explosion occurred Monday night
at the New Artisan Market, Enugu.
The development has created tension in the State, though
police say there is no cause for alarm.
Confirming the incident, the Enugu State Police command
through its spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu said the police “have commenced full
scale investigations.”
He said in a statement that “an explosion occurred at the
scrap site of the former New Artisan Market Enugu on 11/9/17 at about 8pm.
“The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained and no
life was lost.
“However, the incident caused minor destruction in a nearby
food shop, including two vehicles parked near the said shop.
“The state command has advised good people of the state,
particularly residents of the axis not to entertain fear or panic but to go
about their normal lawful business as all hands are on deck by the command,
working in partnership with relevant sister security agencies and relevant
stakeholders for a safe and secured Enugu state and its environs.
“Meanwhile, personnel of the Explosive Ordinance Department
of the state command were on hand to further render the scrap site and its
environs safe and secured.”
By Emmanuel Uzodinma
