Explosion rocks Kogi community — second incident in three weeks

There was an explosion on Sunday night at a bar in Kabba town, Kabbah-Bunu LGA in Kogi state.

The incident is the second of its kind within the past three weeks.

On May 11, there was an explosion at a bar in Lewu Junction area of Kabba town, but there was controversy over the cause of the blast.

On the Sunday incident,William Ovye-Aya, Kogi police spokesman, said the  cause of the explosion, which took place at a bar in Okepadi quarters, had not yet been determined.

Speaking with NAN, Ovye-Aya also said no casualty was recorded.

“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,” he said.

“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.

“The police is on top of the situation as our officers 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.”

The police spokesman also called for calm and asked the residents to go about their activities as security operatives have taken charge of the situation.