A bomb has exploded at the residence of factional State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr Lawrence Okah.
The bomb shattered a part of the building and dug a hole in the ground.
No life was lost in the attack.
A team of police anti-bomb squad was at the residence at about 8am to remove an unexploded explosive.
Okah said the incident happened at about 12:30am.
Chieftains of the APC such as Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Dr Pius Odubu and others were at the residence for a solidarity visit.
