Suspected dynamite explodes near APC secretariat in Rivers state.
There is tension in River state after an explosive device suspected to be a dynamite exploded near the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in the state. The Cable reports that the explosion at the APC secretariat on Sunday, September 30, was sequel to another one which went off earlier by 11am at a distant location. The newspaper states that suspected thugs who were reportedly being conveyed in a Toyota Camry were said to have dropped the explosive device at the party's secretariat and immediately drove off. READ ALSO: Army makes more discoveries in killing of missing General Idris Alkali (photos) The hoodlums were said to have evaded security operatives stationed at the secretariat who rushed to the spot shortly after the device exploded. However, no casualty or injury was sustained in the incident but the explosions are said to have heightened anxiety in the area. In another report, the European Union, US and UK have released a joint statement expressing concern over the ...