Heavy explosion hits Enugu Market. (read details)

The incident happened on Monday as a heavy explosion rocked the former new artisan market in Enugu state. destroying properties, but no life was lost. The Enugu state police command has made it clear to the general public that incident did not consume any life and the police has taken over the situation, to make the scene conducive to the public. The police spokes person SP Ebere Amaraizu said ...

 “The command through its operatives has commenced a full-scale investigation into the alleged incident of an explosion at the scrap site of the former New Artisan Market in Enugu. The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained and no life was lost. However, the incident is alleged to have caused minor destruction in a nearby food shop, including two vehicles parked near the said shop,’’

 He also advised the good people of the state not to panic because every thing is under control and the police will not relent until the cause of the explosion is known.

“The command is advising the good people of the state, particularly residents of that axis not to entertain fear or panic, but to go about their normal lawful businesses. All hands are on deck, the command is working in partnership with relevant sister security agencies and stakeholders to ensure a safe and secure Enugu and its environs,’’ he said.