Explosion In Rivers As People Displaced, Properties Destroyed

By Ayodele Oni

As security agents are still trying to unravel the cause of bomb exploded in Okenne, Kogi state on Thursday, some residents in Rivers state are counting loses over another disaster, which happened on Friday morning.

Kogi state government has launched an investigation into the incident, which occured few meters away from the palace of Ohinoyi of Ebira land, and claimed three lives.

Report has it that over 200 persons were displaced, with goods and property worth millions of naira destroyed, following a fire outbreak in Elekahia, a densely populated area in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday morning.

Eye witness account explained that the fire, which started at about 8:30 am was caused by a kerosene explosion.

Some of the affected residents have traveled for the festivities, while others were out for work when the fire started.

An official of the Federal Fire Service, John Nnemeka, stated that fire fighters arrived early, but were unable to access the scene because of the nature of the houses.

However, the fire was stopped to prevent its spreading to other buildings within the affected areas.

No life is lost in the latest explosion in Rivers state, coming up few hours into the end of the year.