Police say Airforce jet accidentally fires missile at a Port Harcourt building
Armed Forces, Headlines Friday, April 20th, 2012
By SaharaReporters, New York
The Rivers State police command said a loud blast heard in Port Harcourt earlier today was that of a missile accidentally fired from an airforce jet on routine maintenance at the Airforce mechanic hangar in Port Harcourt.
Commissioner of Police Mohammed Indabawa told Saharareporters that the missile hit an uncompleted building three kilometers from the scene of the accidental discharge. He said no death or injuries were reported.
Panicked residents had reported hearing a deafening explosion in Worji area of Port Harcourt around 7:30 AM.
-Saharareporters.com
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