What’s suspected to be a bomb went off in the early hours of Wednesday in the commercial nerve centre of Onitsha, Anambra State.
The incident reportedly injured some traders at a market, where the explosion took place.
As at the time of filing this report, Aproko247 could not confirm if anyone was killed in the suspected bomb explosion.
However, the unfortunate incident has left confusion in the market and town.
According to what we gathered, the explosion took after an explosive device went off soon after a mobile phone in a bag rang.
The incident precisely occurred around Nkutaku/Kara area, which is populated mainly by northerners.
Victims were reportedly rushed to Boromeo Hospital, which is operated by the Catholic Church, while rescue efforts are already ongoing.