Another explosion rocks Kogi State

It appears Kabba Local Government Area of Kogi State is gradually being turned into a terror zone as another explosion is reported to have rocked the Local Government.

This time, police spokesperson, William Ovve-Avazz revealed that the explosion happened at one Omofemi Bar at Okepadi Quarters, Kabba, around 9.15 p.m. on Sunday with another confirmed in Kabba Town of Kabbah-Bunu Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, William Ovye-Ayaz confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja, with a claim of there being no casualty detected so far.

“As it is now, there is no casualty, but only chairs and tables and the building is affected by the yet to be determined nature of explosion. Already the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Egbuka, has directed our DC Investigations and the Bomb detective Squad to move to the scene to ascertain the very nature of the explosion.” He said

“The police is on top of the situation as our officers and men drafted to the area have cordoned the place until investigation reveals the real cause of the explosion.

“It’s very unfortunate that criminal elements are out to disrupt the prevailing peace we are enjoying in Kogi. We shall not rest untill we bring to book such elements and let them see the need for maintenance of peace in our society,” he added.

The Police Officer called on the people of Okepadi and Kabba to remain calm and go about their normal lives as the police remain on top of the investigations.