Residents of Kabba, in Kogi state were thrown into confusion following an explosion that rocked the town during the late hours of Sunday.
According to the police, no casualty was recorded from the explosion.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, William Ovye-Ayaz confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja said the explosion happened at one Omofemi Bar at Okepadi Quarters, Kabba, around 9.15 p.m. on Sunday.
“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.
“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 and men 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,” he warned.
This is coming few weeks after an explosion had earlier occurred on May 11 at a beer parlour around Lewu Junction in Kabba Town, killing and injuring scores of people.