There is an incident of fire outbreak at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, also known as Imo State Airport.
Facebook user Owell Chukwu confirmed the incident, sharing a picture revealing thich flames over what appeared to be the arrival hall of the airport, with a few passengers seen scampering to safety.
An airport subsequently told SaharaReporters that the fire began at about 2pm and lasted almost an hour.
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“It happened at the arrival department of the airport,” said the cource, “but Fire Service offcials arrived early enough to prevent loss of life, even though some equipment were damaged.”