By Chioma Iruke
A substance suspected to be dynamite exploded at the popular Mile 3 Park in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on Monday leaving about six persons injured while traders and motorists scampered for safety.
According to residents of the area, a loud sound at about 6.20am was heard when traders were bringing in their goods and others opening for business.
The explosion which occurred at the dry fish section of the park, led to confusion as two persons were severely injured, while scores, mostly women, suffered various degrees of injuries. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital.
It could not be immediately ascertained what could have led to the explosion or those behind it.
The spokesman of the state Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni is yet to issue a statement on the issue.
