Three injured’, buildings destroyed as explosion rocks Ibadan

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Three injured’, buildings destroyed as explosion rocks Ibadan

At least three persons were said to have been seriously injured in an explosion that occurred at Adeyi Avenue in the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo state capital.
Six houses are also said to have been destroyed by the explosion that happened on Dejo Oyeleye Street at Adeyi Avenue.

A loud bang was heard and vibration was felt across several locations in Ibadan at about 7:45 p.m.

The cause of the explosion was unknown at press time.
Unconfirmed reports say the explosion emanated from a gas plant around the UI-Bodija axis of the city.

Some affected persons shared pictures and videos of broken window glasses from their apartments.

Men of the anti-bomb squad of the Nigeria police, firefighters and operatives of the Amotekun security outfit are reported to have arrived at the scene of the explosion.
A resident of the area who did not want to be named said the three injured persons were taken to a hospital.

However, the police command in Oyo said no causality was recorded in the incident.

In a statement, Adewale Osifeso, police spokesperson in the state, said ” the cause of the explosion is unknown, and no casualty could be confirmed as the search continues”.

“The Commissioner of Police Oyo State Command, in the company of some senior officers and other responders, is on the ground for on the spot assessment and rescue operation,” the statement reads.

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