Gunmen stormed a market in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt on Monday, with claims that at least 10 people were killed, in the latest violence to hit the southern oil hub.

The incident happened at about 4:00 am (0300 GMT) at a meat market in the Mgbosimiri area of the city. Most of the victims were market women, said one trader, Agnes Tarila.

Local resident Arutere Utuama said: “As soon as I heard of the incident I ran to the market where I counted at least 10 bodies, including a husband and wife.

Source: AFP