Many injured as Port Harcourt market was set ablaze in the early hours on today

 

An explosion has rocked parts of mile 3 market in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State.

The incident, which occurred around 6:30am on Monday, sent people especially at Mile 3 motor park running to different places for safety.

Though no life was lost, many people were reportedly injured.

A source within the market said the explosion caused panic in the area.

Spokesman of the Rivers Police Command, SP. Nnamdi Omoni, said police were on their way to the area to verify the incident.

Details shortly…