There was panic in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday (today) as a bomb accidentally discharged from a aircraft of the Nigeria Air Force.
The incident, which happened in the early hours of today, created fear among the residents of the city, especially in Woji area, where the bomb struck an uncompleted building.
The aircraft was undergoing repairs when the accidental discharge occurred.
The aircraft was being repaired at the hanger of the Nigeria Air Force in the city.
The Commissioner, Rivers State Police Command, Suleiman Abba, confirmed the development.
Abba, who spoke with newsmen, said there was no casualty as the building the bomb hit was empty at the time of the incident.